Newsweek ranks Sunway Medical Centre No. 1 in Malaysia for paediatrics
KUALA LUMPUR: Sunway Medical Centre in has been ranked No. 1 in Malaysia for paediatrics in Newsweek’s World’s Best Specialised Hospitals 2027, marking its first inclusion in the global ranking.
Sunway Medical Centre in Kuala Lumpur has been named the top-ranked paediatric hospital in Malaysia by Newsweek's World's Best Specialised Hospitals 2027 list. This marks the first time the centre has featured in the global ranking, which evaluated 13 medical specialities worldwide. In addition to paediatrics, the hospital also received recognition for oncology and neurology.
As part of the expansion of their paediatric services, Sunway Medical Centre recently opened Tower F, a dedicated 216-bed children's tower. This new facility complements existing services such as the children's health and development centre, paediatric intensive care unit, and a 24-hour children's walk-in and emergency department.
Sunway Healthcare Group president Datuk Lau Beng Long stated that the recognition reflects the hospital's progress in these key areas. Erica Lam, Sunway Medical Centre CEO, emphasised that the ranking reaffirms the hospital's commitment to specialised and patient-centred care. The Newsweek assessment considers factors such as international peer recommendations, specialty-specific accreditations and certifications, and the implementation of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures.
With over 300 resident medical consultants across 80 medical specialities and 28 centres of excellence, Sunway Medical Centre has seen its licensed bed capacity increase to 961 beds following the opening of Tower F.
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