PENANG, MALAYSIA – [Date] – Sunway Medical Centre Penang (SMCP) has been named a winner in the Premier Healthcare Providers in Asia category at the Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards 2026, recognising the hospital's commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate care and sustainable healthcare practices.

The recognition comes as SMCP continues to grow as a tertiary healthcare provider in Penang, Malaysia, with a focus on delivering quality medical care while creating a positive impact on its patients, people and the wider community.

Healthcare Excellence with a Purpose

For SMCP, excellence in healthcare extends beyond medical treatment. It is reflected in how the hospital supports patients, develops its people, engages with the community and considers the environmental impact of its operations.

The hospital continues to strengthen its clinical capabilities through its Centres of Excellence, multidisciplinary expertise and investment in advanced medical technology. At the same time, SMCP remains focused on creating a healthcare environment where patients receive compassionate, personalised care throughout their treatment journey.

This approach reflects a broader commitment to responsible healthcare; where clinical quality and patient experience are complemented by efforts to build a more sustainable and resilient healthcare organisation.

Ms Christine Lee, Chief Executive Officer of Sunway Medical Centre Penang, said:

Putting Sustainability into Healthcare

As part of its commitment to more sustainable healthcare, SMCP continues to identify opportunities to reduce the environmental impact of its operations while maintaining high standards of patient safety and clinical care.

The hospital has eliminated the use of desflurane, an anaesthetic agent with a significantly higher global warming potential compared with alternative anaesthetic gases. SMCP is also working towards its longer-term sustainability targets, including reducing its carbon emissions and increasing the use of renewable electricity.

These efforts demonstrate how sustainability can be integrated into the everyday delivery of healthcare, balancing environmental responsibility with the hospital's responsibility to provide safe, effective and accessible medical care.

Creating Impact Beyond the Hospital

SMCP's commitment to community wellbeing also extends beyond the hospital's clinical environment. Through health education initiatives, preventive health programmes, public awareness campaigns and community engagement activities, the hospital seeks to empower individuals to take a more proactive approach to their health.

From early detection and health screening to health education and specialised medical services, these initiatives support SMCP's broader role in promoting healthier communities across Penang and Malaysia.

The Premier Healthcare Providers in Asia recognition at the ACES Awards 2026 reinforces SMCP's ongoing journey towards healthcare excellence that is both people-centred and sustainable.

As part of the Sunway Healthcare Group, SMCP will continue to advance medical excellence while strengthening its commitment to responsible growth, sustainability and community wellbeing.

To learn more about Sunway Medical Centre Penang's Centres of Excellence, health screening packages and commitment to patient-centred care, please visit www.sunwaymedicalpenang.com.my.