{
  "id": 10397390,
  "title": "Optimax ventures beyond eye care",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/optimax-ventures-beyond-eye-care",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T08:04:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/business/corporate/2026/09/1542996/optimax-ventures-beyond-eye-care"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Optimax Holdings Bhd has expanded its healthcare services beyond eye care with the launch of Nasenmax, an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist clinic in Selangor. The clinic represents the group's entrance into ENT specialist care, aiming to broaden its healthcare offerings. Nasenmax occupies approximately 1,500 square feet and provides consultation, treatment, an audiology room, and in-house allergy testing. It also has access to a dedicated ENT operating theatre for surgical procedures. The clinic is led by consultant ENT surgeon Dr Eugene Wong, who has received specialized training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Sandy Tan, CEO of Optimax, stated that this expansion is a crucial step in building a broader specialist healthcare platform focused on providing accessible, quality care that responds to patients' evolving needs. The launch of Nasenmax allows the group to utilize its existing clinical and operating theatre infrastructure more effectively. Tan emphasized the group's ongoing commitment to expanding its specialist healthcare services to create long-term value for patients and the organization. Established in 1995, Optimax provides eye specialist services and related products in Malaysia, including treatments for various eye diseases and disorders, as well as refractive surgery and oculoplastic surgery. The company caters to international patients from countries like Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, China, Hong Kong, and Japan.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Optimax Holdings Bhd has expanded beyond its core ophthalmology business with the launch of Nasenmax, an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist clinic in Selangor.",
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}