UM Specialist Centre - UMSC

03/09/2025

Surgery is not just about the procedure. 😲 Our expert, Prof. Dr. Azlina Amir Abbas, reveals the hidden risks of major surgery, like heart attacks or a difficult recovery from anesthesia, especially if a patient’s heart and lungs aren’t in good condition.

This is why pre-operative conditioning is so vital! It helps patients prepare their bodies to ensure a safer, smoother surgery.

02/09/2025

UMSC has long been the trusted choice for foreign patients seeking advanced medical expertise. Now, with the launch of our International Patient Centre (IPC), we are taking this commitment to the next level.

The IPC provides a dedicated one-stop service for health travellers, from consultations and scheduling to personalised care coordination. With this, UMSC not only welcomes more foreign patients, but also positions Malaysia as a premier hub for quaternary healthcare in the region.

This initiative reflects our mission to share Malaysia’s best medical minds with the world, while ensuring patients feel supported, informed, and at home, even when they are far from theirs.

“We promise Warm, Comfortable and Professional Care for All Our Patients”

01/09/2025

On 28 August 2025, UMSC held its event “The Future of Value-Based Care: Excellence Transformation” in conjunction with the Merdeka month celebration.

The programme began with a welcome speech by YBrs. Puan Norzaiton Senusi, Chief Executive Officer of UMSC, who shared digital prelude of UMSC’s transformation achievement, highlighting how UMSC’s innovation and people together drive the future of value-based care. This was followed by an address from YBhg. Datuk Zulkarnain Md Eusope, Chairman of UMSC, who highlighted that UMSC is more than just a hospital but a living bridge between Malaysia’s proud healthcare legacy and its future.

One of the highlights of the day was the launch of the Paediatric Diabetes Clinic, the first and only one of its kind in Malaysia. YBhg. Prof. Dato’ Dr. Hari Chandran Thambinayagam, Medical Director of UMSC, narrated his long journey friendship with YBrs. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Yazid bin Jalaludin, Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist, on how they embarked into the medical profession and Prof. Yazid therefore has charted into different path of clinical excellence. The session continued with Prof Yazid who then presented success stories and share his vision for the new clinic.This pioneering initiative sets a new benchmark in managing Type 1 Diabetes in children. Built on Value-Based Care (VBC), the clinic offers holistic care where patients and families receive not only advanced medical treatment, but also nutritional guidance, psychological support, and technology-enabled solutions.

In the spirit of Merdeka, the event also celebrated Malaysia’s 68th Independence Day with a unifying message of resilience, progress, and hope. The highlight of the celebration was when the entire audience joined together to sing Jalur Gemilang while proudly waving the national flag, filling the hall with a strong sense of patriotism and unity.

🙏 Heartfelt appreciation to all the sponsor for sponsoring this launch. Their support reflects a shared vision with UMSC, to transform diabetes care and build healthier futures specially for children.

31/08/2025

Dear Valued Patients & Visitors, In view of the Public Holiday in conjunction with the celebration of National Day, the following UMSC Services & Operations will be closed/limited as mentioned above.

Kindly be advised that, all our Outpatient Clinics will be closed. Meanwhile, our Inpatient Wards, Renal Care Unit (RCU) Emergency Medical Observation Unit (EMOU) and all Emergency Imaging & Support Services will remain open.

We will resume our Normal Hours of All Services & Operations on Thursday, 2nd September 2025.

30/08/2025

Kesihatan yang baik adalah lambang kemerdekaan sebenar. Selamat Hari Merdeka ke-68 daripada kami di UM Specialist Centre (UMSC).

30/08/2025

UM Specialist Centre (UMSC) is proud to announce the official establishment of our Auxiliary Police Unit, approved by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM)

This milestone was made possible through the strong collaboration with PDRM at district, state and Bukit Aman levels. It marks a new chapter in strengthening hospital security and ensuring a safe, controlled and trusted environment for our patients, visitors, staff and community.

With enforcement powers granted including law enforcement within UMSC premises, the Auxiliary Police Unit will play a vital role in crime prevention, traffic control, property protection and overall safety. This initiative is aligned with UMSC’s long-term strategy to create a Zero-Crime Zone, ensuring UMSC remains one of the safest healthcare and commercial facilities in Malaysia.

As UMSC continues to grow, the Auxiliary Police Unit will also extend its role in supporting both current and future operations, including the upcoming new hospital, to safeguard our expanding facilities and services.

We extend our deepest gratitude to PDRM for their continuous guidance and support, as well as to our UMSC management, departments and security officers who will serve as our very first Auxiliary Police personnel.

27/08/2025

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25/08/2025

🫁 Lung Infections Uncovered: From Pathogens to Pulmonary Damage

Join us for an insightful session with:
👨‍⚕️ Dr. Ong Hang Cheng, Consultant Infectious Disease Physician, UMSC
👨‍⚕️ Dr. Tan Jiun Liang, Consultant Respiratory Physician, UMSC

📅 Wednesday, 27 August 2025
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Free Registration via Docquity
✅ 1 CPD Point (Valid until 5 Sept 2025)

Exclusively for Malaysian doctors and healthcare professionals. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain deeper understanding into lung infections and their impact.

24/08/2025

Congratulations Prof. Dr. Sivakumar Krishnasamy, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon of UMSC that made history by becoming the first Malaysian to be awarded the prestigious Fellowship in the Faculty of Surgical Trainers by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd).

CONGRATULATIONS

Universiti Malaya proudly congratulates Professor Dr. Sivakumar A/L Krishnasamy, Faculty of Medicine on his outstanding achievement as the first Malaysian to be conferred the Fellowship of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

This milestone not only marks a personal triumph but also shines a global spotlight on UM and Malaysia.

Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Malaya
Timbalan Naib Canselor Akademik Dan Antarabangsa UM
Deputy Vice-Chancellor - Student Affairs of Universiti Malaya
Universiti Malaya Research

23/08/2025

We’re proud to share that UM Specialist Centre (UMSC) recently held a Q2 Strategic Initiatives Sharing Session titled “Excellence in Action: Strategic Innovations to Strengthen UMSC’s Service and Care Standards.”

The session kicked off with a warm welcome from our CEO, Puan Norzaiton Senusi and featured engaging presentations from several key departments including Engineering Services, Legal, Strategy & Corporate Affairs, Medical Records, Nursing, Health IT, Dietetics and Customer Experience.

Each presentation highlighted innovative approaches and best practices to further elevate UMSC’s standards of care and operational excellence.

This initiative also reflects our continuous journey in advancing quality healthcare, driving innovation, and strengthening UMSC’s position as Malaysia’s Premier Quaternary Hospital.

19/08/2025

UMSC Wins “Most Recommended Super Speciality Tertiary Care Medical Centre in Malaysia 2025” by World Business Outlook, Singapore

UM Specialist Centre (UMSC) is proud to be internationally recognised as the Most Recommended Super Speciality Tertiary Care Medical Centre in Malaysia 2025.

This award stands as a reflection of our unwavering dedication to clinical excellence, patient-centred care, and continuous medical innovation.

Behind this success are our distinguished Consultants, multidisciplinary teams, and dedicated who work tirelessly to provide world-class expertise and compassionate care for every patient who walks through our doors.

We dedicate this recognition to them as the heart of UMSC, whose commitment has earned us the trust of patients both locally and globally.

This achievement also reaffirms UMSC’s position as Malaysia’s premier quaternary hospital, trusted by patients seeking advanced treatments and holistic care.

19/08/2025

UMSC would like to congratulate and welcome on the appointment of YBhg. Prof. Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr. Noor Azuan Abu Osman, Vice Chancellor of UM as the Board Director of UMSC effectively 12 August 2025.