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THE HEALTH | MAY-JUNE , 2022
| Industry |
Redefining healthcare treatment
A mega RM11b sustainable healthcare-oriented township will strengthen Malaysia ’ s position as the leading destination for global healthcare tourists
BY FATIHAH MANAF
THE first Healthcare and Wellness City in Southeast Asia will be established in Kuala Lumpur and redefine how Malaysian and international patients receive healthcare treatment .
KL Wellness City Sdn Bhd recently unveiled its KL Wellness City project , a sustainable healthcare-based township located in Bukit Jalil spanning over 26.49 acres across seven plots of land .
The township will offer a full suite of offerings across the health , medical , fitness and wellness pillars and has an overall Gross Development Value ( GDV ) of more than RM11 billion . Set to be rolled out in two phases , the first phase of KL Wellness City is targeted for completion in 2025 .
Throughout KL Wellness City , medical care is integrated with general healthcare , preventive care , and fitness . This integration is to realise each resident and patient ’ s potential for health , wellbeing , and fitness .
“ We are pleased to introduce the first Healthcare and Wellness City in Southeast Asia , right here in Kuala Lumpur ,” said KL Wellness City Managing Director Dato ’ Dr Colin Lee .
“ Through its 360-degree ecosystem ,
From right : Francis Lim Poon Thoo , Director of Corporate Affairs & Hospitality Services , Datuk Seri Garry K . S . Chua , Non-Executive Director , Retail , Consumerism & Construction , Dato ’ Sri Dr Vincent Tiew , Executive Director of Branding , Sales & Marketing , Dato ’ Dr Colin Lee , Managing Director & Datin Karen Pua , Director of Hospitality .
we aim for KL Wellness City to offer an impeccable experience for everyone seeking a more efficient and pleasant patient journey . This can be achieved by integrating the medical , ancillary and support services into one purpose-built wellness hub like the one we are offering . “ We also aim for this healthcare hub to further strengthen Malaysia ’ s position as the leading destination for global healthcare tourists and contribute to Malaysia ’ s economy .”
KL Wellness City will have office towers , a retirement resort and wellness-centric serviced apartments when fully completed .
The Nobel Healthcare Park
To improve the patient journey for Malaysian and international patients and enhance how medical professionals operate and manage their practices , The Nobel Healthcare Park , will be introduced as one of KL Wellness City ’ s key elements .
It is a dedicated medical and wellness suite complex with a GDV of RM1 billion , acting as a one-stop hub from diagnosis to rehabilitation . There are four suites available at the complex : medical , wellness , business , and retail .
“ The medical suites in The Nobel Healthcare Park have been designed based on the core management team ’ s own experience in the medical field .
“ We have infused the design with elements that offer practising medical specialists the flexibility to optimise the use of space to suit their precise requirements and the freedom to make changes according to evolving needs .
“ We are confident this will enhance the specialists ’ interest in owning the suites as an investment and running a practice here . We expect a take-up rate of 80 per cent within the first three months of the first phase ’ s official launch ,” said Dr Lee .
Directly connected to the International Tertiary Hospital via a two-level link bridge , The Nobel Healthcare Park places medical suites and ancillary medical support , including diagnostic , therapeutic and custodial services , within a single interconnected complex . It will improve the efficiency and performance of the entire healthcare delivery ecosystem .
Besides medical suites , The Nobel Healthcare Park ’ s fully furnished wellness