Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur Explained

Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Location:Jalan Ampang
State:Kuala Lumpur
Country:Malaysia
Coordinates:3.1613°N 101.7392°W
Beds:369
Founded:1996

Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur (GKL) (previously known as Gleneagles Intan Medical Centre)[1] is a private hospital in Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The hospital was funded in 1996, and commenced its operations on 1 August 1996.[2] GKL is a subsidiary of Pantai Medical Centre Sdn Bhd,[3] which is owned by IHH Healthcare, which owns three other Gleneagles hospitals in Malaysia.

Operation

It is often frequented by the rich and famous. In the 1990s it cost S$1,000 per night just for a bed.[4]

It won an award for Excellence in Customer Service at the 2015 International Medical Travel Journal Medical Travel Awards 2015 when Malaysia was Medical Travel Destination of the Year.[5]

The Society for the Sabah Heart Fund sponsors children's heart surgery at the hospital.[6]

Outreach

It supports the Pink Pit Stop Breast Cancer Awareness campaign, taking stalls to local shopping malls[7] and the government proposal to provide free nutritious breakfast for poorer children.[8]

Cardiologists from the hospital work voluntarily on a rota at the charitable Cardiac Diagnostic and Treatment Centre at Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah.[9]

New Annexe

In 2015, GKL has expanded its operational infrastructure by opening a new annexe.[10] The 9-storey building situated next to the main building.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Company Overview of Gleneagles Hospital (Kuala Lumpur) Sdn. Bhd.. www.bloomberg.com.
  2. http://gleneagleskl.com.my/about-us/overview/ Founded in 1996
  3. https://www.pantai.com.my/About-Us https://www.pantai.com.my/About-Us
  4. News: I want to work for as long as I am able . 12 November 2018 . New Straits Times . 22 January 2017.
  5. News: Malaysia best for medical travel . 12 November 2018 . The Star . 17 April 2015.
  6. News: Five more kids for heart surgeries in South Korea . 12 November 2018 . Daily Express . 11 October 2018.
  7. News: Pay attention to your breasts, women told . 12 November 2018 . New Straits Times . 12 October 2018.
  8. News: Free breakfast for students tasty idea, but parents want it done properly . 12 November 2018 . Malay Mail . 10 November 2018.
  9. News: Hospital with heart: MAA's Cardiac Diagnostic & Treatment Centre offers services at affordable cost . 12 November 2018 . New Straits Times . 29 September 2018.
  10. Web site: Kuala Lumpur New Annexe.
  11. Web site: GBI Certified Buildings.