THE HEALTH | MAY , 2023

The board members included her father , Datuk Seri Stanley Thai , who is Executive Chairman and a major shareholder of the glove manufacturer . In her resignation letter on April 16 , she claimed there had been attempts by the board to act against corporate governance practices , punish dissent and silence transparency . This led to her decision to resign from her position . The concerted attempt by the board to act against corporate governance practices , she said , was against her principles , ethics and values .“ As such , I cannot in good conscience continue serving on this board of directors that do not act in alignment with their fiduciary responsibilities to put the company and its shareholders first .” She said she wanted the reason for her departure and her disagreements with the Supermax board to be accurately announced to Bursa Malaysia .

Meanwhile , Supermax responded and refuted every point Cecile raised in her resignation letter .

Cecile Jaclyn Thai

A Press report quoted the company as saying that the board has stated that it welcomes constructive criticism and different views by any board members , and that it will certainly take appropriate action to address shortcomings where possible . However , it could not agree with Cecile ’ s allegations and assertions , which the board finds to be unfounded .

It said the board always allowed all directors , including Cecile , to speak freely and their views and comments be taken down in the meeting minutes accordingly , indicating that there have been no efforts or attempts to stifle any director .

This latest boardroom battle comes at a time when glove stocks are under pressure to perform financially , given the falling demand and thinning margins after the bullish streak seen in 2020 buoyed by the Covid-19 pandemic .

For the record , Stanley Thai was sentenced to five years in jail and fined RM5 million for insider trading in November 2017 . However following his appeal , the High Court in September 2020 set aside the jail term and fine .

PRINCE COURT Medical Centre was awarded the Medical Tourism Hospital of The Year and Clinical Service Initiative of The Year awards at the recent Healthcare Asia Awards 2023 .

The awards were presented by Healthcare Asia Publisher Tim Charlton , to Prince Court Medical Centre Chief Executive Officer Cindy Choe during a ceremony held at Shangri-La Hotel , Singapore .

The Healthcare Asia Awards 2023 recognised the best healthcare companies in the Asia Pacific region . This year ’ s entries were judged by a panel of experts in the healthcare industry consisting of Pureland Venture Partner Chris Hardesty , Ernst & Young Partner , Abhay Bangi , Deloitte Global & Australian Health Leader , Dr Stephanie Allen , Boston Consulting Group Principal , Partha Basumatary , and KPMG Singapore Head of Healthcare and Life Sciences , Guillaume Sachet .

“ This award is a recognition for Prince Court ’ s team of dedicated healthcare professionals ’ unwavering focus on delivering world-class healthcare , with a patient-centric focus and an emphasis on innovation . We at Prince Court remain committed to enhancing the standards of holistic healthcare excellence not only in Asia , but worldwide .” said Cindy Choe , CEO of Prince Court

The Healthcare Asia Awards , Healthcare Asia Pharma Awards , and Healthcare Asia Medtech Awards 2023 were celebrated at an awards dinner held on March 29 at the Shangri-la Hotel , Singapore . Almost 300 senior executives from outstanding hospitals , clinics , pharma , and healthcare providers attended the event to celebrate their success as part of the leading companies in the healthcare industry .

A NEW ray of hope is shining on the underserved regions of Sarawak through a first-of-itskind public-private partnership backed by the Ministry of Health Malaysia ( MoH ), the Malaysian Society of Anaesthesiologists ( MSA ) and Subang Jaya Medical Centre ( SJMC ).

Through the Global Surgery Initiative ( GSI ) programme , highly skilled and compassionate doctors , medical officers , and nurses from Sarawak General Hospital , Sri Aman Hospital II and SJMC joined hands to perform an impressive 34 surgeries in a week , thereby improving lives and leaving a lasting impact on the communities they serve .

“ The GSI initiative is a noble cause that empowers patients without access to critical medical services . We are grateful to be a part of this effort to establish safe and patient-centred anaesthesia .

“ This initiative sets an example for us to follow as we work towards bridging critical healthcare gaps and making a difference ,” said Prof Dr Ina Ismiarti Shariffuddin , President of MSA .

From gallstones to kidney failures , a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals tackled a diverse range of complex cases .

Dr Gunalan Palari Arumugam , Chairman of the Medical

Dr Haritharan Thamutaram , SJMC ’ s Consultant General and Hepatobiliary Surgeon ( left ), Dr Mohamed Faris Aiman Mohamed Iqbal , Medical Officer , Hospital Betong ( middle ) and Dr Asraf Haslam Jasmani , General Surgeon , UPM ( right ) look on the monitor while performing a laparoscopic cholecystectomy on a recurrent pancreatitis patient .

Advisory Board , SJMC and Consultant Anaesthesiologist and Critical Care Physician , SJMC worked with the medical team to perform various surgeries .

He said : “ We can be the doers , movers , and shakers of the imperfect healthcare system instead of lamenting its flaws . The GSI programme serves as an example of how individuals can take ownership and responsibility for driving positive change and building a better , more equitable healthcare system for all .”

The team of medical experts from SJMC who made the GSI programme a success include not only the surgeons Dr R . Krishnan Raman , Consultant General

and Hepatobiliary Surgeon , Dr Haritharan Thamutaram , Consultant General and Hepatobiliary Surgeon and Dr Liew Ngoh Chin , Consultant General and Vascular Surgeon but also a dedicated team of nurses , Angie Ng Pei Shee , Operation Theatre Services Administrator and Lee Sah Bolatero , Staff Nurse , and other healthcare professionals .

The medical team ’ s expertise and tireless efforts were crucial in bringing the GSI to life . Their commitment to improving access to surgical services is inspiring , urging others to support similar initiatives that bring life-saving treatments closer to underserved communities .

REGENCY Specialist Hospital has introduced a biplane angiography system to produce high-quality images while emitting the least amount of radiation .

Angiography is a type of X-ray used to check blood vessels to allow doctors to view any problems . This biplane angiography system goes beyond traditional angiograms and procedures . It is equipped with the technology to provide accuracy when diagnosing and guiding healthcare professionals during interventional procedures in cardiology and radiology .

Coronary heart diseases were the secondary cause of death amongst Malaysians . Biplane angiography provides clinicians and patients with the technology to perform minimally invasive angiography quicker and at low radiation doses compared to conventional angiography machines . This biplane angiography technology provides the opportunity to elevate the diagnosis and treatment of difficult cases .

The technology also has the ability to improve clinical outcomes not only for coronary artery disease but also able to treat stroke and tumours in real time . – The Health