Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur
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| Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Coordinates | 3°9′40.554″N 101°44′21.059″E / 3.16126500°N 101.73918306°E |
| Services | |
| Beds | 369 |
| History | |
| Opened | 1996 |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
| Lists | Hospitals in Malaysia |
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.[1][2] GKL is a subsidiary of Pantai Medical Centre Sdn Bhd,[1][3] which is owned by IHH Healthcare, which owns three other Gleneagles hospitals in Malaysia.
Operation
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Company Overview of Gleneagles Hospital (Kuala Lumpur) Sdn. Bhd". www.bloomberg.com.
- ^ Founded in 1996
- ^ https://www.pantai.com.my/About-Us
- ^ "I want to work for as long as I am able". New Straits Times. 22 January 2017. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ "Malaysia best for medical travel". The Star. 17 April 2015. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ "Five more kids for heart surgeries in South Korea". Daily Express. 11 October 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ "Pay attention to your breasts, women told". New Straits Times. 12 October 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ "Free breakfast for students tasty idea, but parents want it done properly". Malay Mail. 10 November 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ "Hospital with heart: MAA's Cardiac Diagnostic & Treatment Centre offers services at affordable cost". New Straits Times. 29 September 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ "Kuala Lumpur New Annexe".
- ^ "GBI Certified Buildings".