{
  "id": 2380809,
  "title": "KPJ Healthcare MD Chin Keat Chyuan to step down",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/kpj-healthcare-md-chin-keat-chyuan-to-step-down",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-21T13:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/business/corporate/2026/08/1516202/kpj-healthcare-md-chin-keat-chyuan-step-down"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chin Keat Chyuan, presently the president and managing director of KPJ Healthcare Bhd, announced his resignation on September 1. The corporation has selected its chief medical director, Professor Datuk Dr Hanafiah Harunarashid, to assume the new role. Tan Sri Dr Ismail Bakar, chairman of KPJ Healthcare, revealed that the board has established the required leadership measures to guarantee a seamless and orderly transition. In a statement, the board expressed gratitude to Chin for his leadership and contributions to the group. During his tenure, he worked closely with the board and the team to advance KPJ's priorities and strengthen the organization. The board respects his decision and wishes him success in his future endeavors. KPJ Healthcare is currently in a strong position. The company's strategic direction remains unchanged, and the organization will continue to advance its plans while ensuring smooth progress. Chin expressed his privilege in collaborating with colleagues across the group and being a part of its continued development. He is confident that the group will build upon its achievements and move forward with a clear sense of purpose.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Chin Keat Chyuan is stepping down as KPJ Healthcare Bhd's president and managing director effective Sept 1.",
  "key_points": [
    "Chin Keat Chyuan resigns as KPJ Healthcare president and managing director on September 1",
    "Professor Datuk Dr Hanafiah Harunarashid appointed to new role",
    "Board thanks Chin for leadership and wishes him success in future endeavors"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}