[ 메디채널 김갑성 기자 ] A Major Conference on Innovation, Digital Health and Sustainable Care Systems

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov. 22, 2025 -- Healthcare leaders, policymakers and innovators from around the world will convene in Malaysia next week for the Malaysia International Healthcare (MIH) Megatrends 2025, a three-day global conference dedicated to reimagining the future of health systems.

Taking place from 25 to 27 November at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, MIH Megatrends 2025 carries the theme "Innovating for a Healthier, Sustainable Future". This reflects the growing global imperative to strengthen preparedness, affordability and long-term capability as health systems face demographic change, rising chronic disease, climate risks and rapid technological advancement.

Organised by the Ministry of Health Malaysia in strategic collaboration with KPJ Healthcare Berhad, MIH Megatrends 2025 will explore models of care and system reforms shaping the next decade of healthcare delivery. The programme is centred on sustainability, non-communicable diseases (NCD) and public health, reflecting the need for long-term solutions that strengthen prevention, improve population health and support more resilient healthcare systems, while positioning Malaysia as an emerging hub for regional health dialogue.

Across the three days, MIH 2025 will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, focused breakout sessions and cross-disciplinary forums examining key areas such as AI-enabled personalised medicine, value-based healthcare implementation, oncology innovation, climate and health governance, digital ethics, neuroscience and sustainable system planning. These sessions will address how healthcare systems respond to demographic shifts, rising chronic disease burdens, environmental pressures and rapid technological change, while advancing more integrated and patient-centred models of care.

The conference will bring together an exceptional line-up of speakers from leading institutions across the United Kingdom (UK), United States, Belgium, South Korea, the Netherlands, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and Malaysia. Among the featured experts are Dr Bertalan Mesko, Director of The Medical Futurist Institute; neuroscientist Dr Boris Konrad of Radboud University Medical Center, the Netherlands; Professor Dr Koen Kas, molecular oncology and digital health expert from Belgium; Dr Ricardo Petraco, Consultant Cardiologist, Mayo Clinic Healthcare London, UK and Assoc. Professor Meong Hi Son, Chief Medical Information Officer, Samsung Medical Center, South Korea.

Malaysian leaders include Datuk Dr Mahathar Abd Wahab, Director-General of Health; Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim, President & Chief Executive Johor Corporation (JCorp) and Chairman, KPJ Healthcare University and Professor Dato' Sri Dr Mohamed Ezani Md Taib, Group CEO of IJN Holdings and CEO of Institut Jantung Negara. Their participation reflects Malaysia's commitment to advancing clinical capability, research and system-wide transformation.

The public will also experience MIH Live+ programme, the digital extension of the conference, streamed live on the official KPJ Healthcare Berhad Facebook platform. This programme expands its global reach through real-time streaming, expert interviews and multilingual public-friendly health content. The event will be supported by the three-day MIH Innovation Exhibition, showcasing the latest medical technologies, diagnostics, digital platforms, sustainable practices and new approaches to professional training.

MIH 2025 marks an important milestone in Malaysia's healthcare reform journey as outlined in the Health White Paper. It provides a platform for countries, organisations and experts to exchange ideas, strengthen cooperation and contribute solutions for more resilient, equitable and sustainable health systems. The final day of the conference will be open to the public, extending learning opportunities to a wider audience.

Registration remains open for local and international delegates. For programme details or to sign up, visit www.mihmegatrends.my

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About KPJ Healthcare Berhad

KPJ Healthcare Berhad operates a network of 30 hospitals across Malaysia, supported by four Ambulatory Care Centres in Kuala Lumpur, Pahang, Perak and Selangor. With more than 1,647 medical consultants, KPJ Healthcare provides quality care to over 3.3 million patients annually. 19 KPJ hospitals are accredited by the Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH), while four hold Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, reflecting its commitment to world-class healthcare standards.

As Malaysia's first private healthcare provider to establish an Academic Health System (AHS), KPJ Health System integrates clinical care, education and research to drive medical advancements, enhance patient outcomes and cultivate a culture of continuous innovation.

Beyond hospital services, KPJ Healthcare operates eight Klinik Waqaf An-Nur (KWAN) clinics, eight dialysis centres and nine mobile clinics nationwide. One of its KWAN clinics has received MSQH accreditation, further strengthening its mission to provide accessible and high-quality healthcare to underserved communities.

On the education front, the KPJ Healthcare University ("KPJU") located in Negeri Sembilan offers more than 40 programmes from Foundation to PhD. This has helped KPJ's hospital network expansion strategies as it ensures KPJ Healthcare has a ready pool of experienced and well-trained talent.

KPJ Healthcare has been a constituent of the Bursa Malaysia FTSE4Good Index since 2016.