Malaysia Hospital Recognized as One of the Best in Asia-Pacific Region for Orthopaedics

Penang Adventist Hospital (PAH), a Seventh-day Adventist health-care institution in Malaysia, has been named one of the Best Specialized Hospitals in Asia-Pacific for Orthopaedics by Newsweek for 2024. This prestigious recognition comes as PAH celebrates its 100th anniversary, marking a century of commitment to delivering exceptional health-care services.

Newsweek is highly esteemed in the health-care industry, as the magazine is a globally respected authority on ranking institutions based on rigorous criteria, including patient outcomes, reputation among peers, and the level of innovation. Hospitals included in this list represent the highest level of specialized medical care, further elevating the significance of this recognition for PAH.

PAH CEO Albin Phua expressed gratitude for the award, attributing it to the hospital’s orthopaedics team and their dedication to patient care and medical innovation. “Receiving this prestigious Newsweek award during our 100th anniversary is a tremendous honor for Penang Adventist Hospital, something that affirms the dedication of our orthopaedics team and their commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care,” Phua said. 

“It reflects our century-long pursuit of medical excellence, mission-driven service, and our ability to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing health-care landscape,” he added. “This recognition not only celebrates our past achievements but also sets a strong foundation for continued success in advancing health care for the benefit of our community and beyond.”

PAH’s mission is to not only heal but also serve as a channel of Christ’s love, exemplifying the role health care plays as the “right arm” of the gospel, the health-care leaders said. “By providing compassionate and [high-]quality care, PAH has shared hope, extending the healing ministry of Jesus to the communities in Malaysia and other neighboring countries.” This recognition underscores the hospital’s commitment to being a missional force within the 10/40 window, where health care often serves as an effective way to build bridges of trust and open doors for sharing compassion with the community.

As the hospital enters its second century of service, PAH remains focused on upholding the Adventist values of wholistic care — promoting physical, mental, and spiritual health. This latest recognition is not only a reflection of excellence in health care but also a reaffirmation of the hospital’s unwavering dedication to mission-driven service.

About Penang Adventist Hospital

PAH was established in 1924 by J. Earl Gardner. The health-care institution is part of an international Adventist network of some 600 not-for-profit hospitals, clinics, and dispensaries around the world. From its humble beginnings, PAH has continuously grown to become a tertiary health-care center for the Malaysian community and international visitors.

“The hospital is supported by dedicated physicians, nurses, and health-care professionals, and employs modern medical equipment to provide high-quality health care,” PAH leaders stated. “We look forward to not only providing quality health-care services but also educating the community to make informed choices about their general well-being.”

The stated mission of PAH is to demonstrate the love and healing ministry of Christ by providing comprehensive, competent, and excellent health-care for all.

The original version of this story was posted on the Southern Asia-Pacific Division news site.