Interview with HealthcareAsia Magazine

HealthcareAsia Magazine, 2017

Suresh Ponnudurai is the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of World of Wellness (WoW), headquartered in Malaysia since 2008. He is also the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of malaysiahealthcare (www.malaysiahealthcare.com), the leading platform promoting Malaysia globally as a health care destination since 2003.

He initiated the joint venture of malaysiahealthcare and Patient Practitioners/Marquez Investment LLC from the US, which formed the World of Wellness (WoW). This global platform headquartered in Malaysia, exclusively markets and promotes global destinations for health care services with the patented Personal Health Record (PHR) called the iPHER.

Through his initiatives WoW continues to build partnerships globally with health care providers, businesses, governments to raise the level of health care services for the improvement of mankind.

Suresh Ponnudurai has a Degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology, New York, and has lived and worked abroad with more than 15 years of experience
working with multinational companies in the US and companies in Malaysia.

He will be speaking at the Healthcare Asia Forum Kuala Lumpur on May 17 at the Impiana KLCC Hotel.

What are your previous experiences and positions held that contributed to who you are as an expert in the healthcare industry today?

malaysiahealthcare.com was launched in May 2006 as the platform that promotes and markets Malaysia as the premier health care destination globally We have developed the its brand over the last decade by participating at various conferences. As we are a private sector entity, we facilitate patients from abroad who require our services pre, within and post leveraging on our network of select health care providers. We partner and support MHTC, APHM and MOH Malaysia in making this vision happen.

Can you give us a glimpse of what you will talk about at the Healthcare Asia Forum? 

It will cover three pillars: Services, Technology and now Brick & Mortar.

HEALTHCARE KAREN MESINA, MALAYSIA

Malaysia ranked top destination for medical tourism

The Star

Sat, Jan 11, 2020

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is ranked top international medical tourism destination after it attracted 1.3 million medical tourists last year.

Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council chief executive officer Sherene Azli said UK-based International Medical Travel Journal had ranked Malaysia as the top destination in terms of volume of inbound medical travellers for three consecutive years.

She said from being a hidden jewel in the medical tourism sector, Malaysia has now been recognised as the world’s healthcare marvel.

“Even the US-based International Living magazine has acknowledged Malaysia as the Best Country in the World for Healthcare, ” she said after KPJ Healthcare Bhd president Datuk Amiruddin Abdul Satar announced the re-naming of KPJ Tawakkal Specialist Hospital to KPJ Tawakkal KL Specialist Hospital yesterday.

Sherene said Malaysia’s pull factor included world-class healthcare, affordable treatment cost, and friendly service.

“Having a multi-lingual population helps breach the language barrier, as our people can speak Malay, Chinese, Indian, Arab and others.”

Sherene added that Malaysia has projected to draw RM2bil in medical tourism revenue during Visit Malaysia 2020.

“We are expecting an increase in foreign patients seeking treatment for bigger and more complex cases, ” she said, adding the medical tourism revenue last year was estimated at RM1.7bil.

Amiruddin meanwhile said KPJ, which owned 28 hospitals nationwide, was aiming to capture 10% of the projected RM2bil in medical tourism revenue.

“We have added more beds, and are investing in new equipment.

“We are also planning to relocate our hospital in Kuching to offer a spacious setting and better facilities.

“KPJ Tawakkal is known as an elite hospital for medical tourism, not because it is exclusive to the rich but because of our superb customer service, ” he said.

Kuala Lumpur My City!

Kuala Lumpur City Hall presents to you “Kuala Lumpur My City” which offers a refreshing view of the city from a few different perspectives – depicting the many facets and people of Kuala Lumpur, from the business community, to recreation, entertainment, sports, arts, culture and tradition. Malaysia Healthcare patients have been coming to this world class city not only for world class healthcare but also to experience a world class city! Enjoy!

Featured are:
– Tan Sri Francis Yeoh, Managing Director of the YTL Group of Companies
– Dato’ Mokhzani Mahathir, Chairman of Sepang International Circuit
– Serina Hijjas, Director of Hijjas Kasturi Associates
– Andy Davidson, Founder and CEO of The Expat Group
– Jo Kukatas, Founder of The Instant Cafe Theatre Company
– Wan Zaleha Radzi, Managing Director of Asiapromote Venture
– Carmen Soo, Model/Actress
– Sarimah Ibrahim, TV Personality/Host

Hope to see you all in Kuala Lumpur soon! Check out our YouTube page as well

Malaysia Healthcare partners Healthcare Professionals Management Strategies Asia Conference 2011!

 

http://www.healthprofessionalasia.com/

Malaysia Healthcare will be partnering  the first and only dedicated conference in Asia to address the pressing staffing challenges in the healthcare industry! This conference will help healthcare organizations to:

• Identify and resolve the common problem areas faced by healthcare giants which are hindering organizational excellence.

• Understand how your peers in the healthcare industry are battling this global industry shortage.

• Master ways to gain a competitive edge in attracting desired talents into your team.

• Revolutionize and re-design a strategic workforce planning program to promote business efficiency and    leadership competency.

• Benefit from the most comprehensive and educational convention highlighting the critical importance of recruitment, retention and people management in your organization.


Click on the link below for further details! Hope to see you all there!
 Healthcare Professionals Management Conference 2011!

Malaysia Healthcare partners Aesthetics Asia 2011!

Malaysia Healthcare will be partnering Asia’s largest event for Plastic Surgeons, Cosmetic Surgeons, Dermatologists, Aesthetic Practitioners, and Nurses! The 3rd edition of Aesthetics Asia Exhibition and Congress will be held on 9-11 September 2011 at the new Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Aesthetics Asia Exhibition 2010 was a great success, featuring more than 100 regional and international exhibitors providing a comprehensive showcase for over 300 brands, featuring the most recent technologies and techniques in aesthetics. Major sponsors of this event included Sanofi -Aventis, NEOAsia and Mesoestetic Gromark.

The three-day Congress in 2010 featured over 120 international speakers from Europe, USA, Middle East and Asia. Aesthetics Asia 2011 will be bigger and better, reinforcing its position as Asia’s largest event dedicated to all aspects of this rapidly expanding field and will provide a showcase for the most recent technologies and techniques to an audience that matters. Besides the Exhibition & Congress, the event will feature both presentations and workshops providing participants with the perfect opportunity to exchange knowledge with colleagues from all over the world. Click on the link below for further details!

Aesthetics Asia 2011

FAIR International Health Insurance Conference starts today!

 

The healthcare industry in Asia and Africa region continue to deal with the fast advancing challenges. Escalating healthcare costs, limited funding for public healthcare, uninsured and aging population, insufficient healthcare services, economic inflation, unpredictable pandemic and new diseases, sophistication in insurance needs, traditional medicines, pricing and affordability are among the common headlines for these developing and emerging markets.

Malaysia Healthcare CEO, Suresh Ponnudurai will be speaking at the conference on a very engaging topic; ‘Taking Health to the Next Level with Medical Tourism for Insurers’

Datuk Rosnah Abdul Rashid Shirlin, Deputy Minister of Health officiating the event

Malaysia Healthcare CEO, Suresh Ponnudurai speaking at the event

(R-L) Deputy Minister of Health, Datuk Rosnah, Khadijah Abdullah CEO of MII and Suresh Ponnudurai at the Press Conference on the launch of FAIR conference this morning

Click for the Bernama News Release
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Despite the challenges, there is still great potential for strong business and revenue growth, considering the low penetration rate,tax relief incentive and health tourism. Insurers and reinsurers must choose the right perspective and formulate winning strategy such as through partnership, innovation, services, technology etc. Therefore, taking advantage on these challenges would create a long term competitive advantage for the company towards becoming the market leader.

Against this backdrop, The Malaysian Insurance Institute (MII) and the Federation of Afro-Asian Insurers and Reinsurers (FAIR) believe that it is timely to organise the FAIR International Health Insurance Conference under the theme Leveraging Business Challenges to Drive Growth.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Malaysia Healthcare partners Healthcare Professional’s Conference!

 

The need to secure healthcare professionals in the medical industry has become a pressing issue for healthcare providers facing rapidly ageing populations. The healthcare talent shortage is probably the key influential factor that is affecting and limiting organizational excellence in the industry. As nations prepare for problems associated with fast ageing populations, provision of efficient healthcare delivery becomes increasingly important. More pressure and emphasis have been placed on providing quality care for citizens. As such, recruiting and retaining skilled and qualified healthcare providers remains the biggest challenge for almost all organizations.

Healthcare Professionals Management Strategies Asia will be held from 22 – 24 August at the Sheraton Towers, Singapore.

Why You Must Attend:

• This is the first and only dedicated conference in Asia

to address the pressing staffing challenges in the

healthcare industry

• Identify and resolve the common problem areas faced

by healthcare giants which are hindering organizational

excellence

• Understand how your peers in the healthcare industry

are battling this global industry shortage

• Master ways to gain a competitive edge in attracting

desired talents into your team

• Revolutionize and re-design a strategic workforce

planning program to promote business efficiency and

leadership competency

• Benefit from the most comprehensive and educational

convention highlighting the critical importance of

recruitment, retention and people management in your organization

website: http://www.healthprofessionalasia.com

Hope to see you all there!

Hotel of the Month – The Westin Langkawi Resort, Malaysia

Need to retreat to a paradise? Retreat to The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa, surrounded by the idyllic natural setting of the magical Langkawi Island. Malaysia Healthcare patients have been visiting this beautiful resort to recuperate and rejuvenate after their medical procedures. 

Situated on 500 meters of private beachfront, our resort offers a retreat from the rigors of travel, yet is only one kilometre from the main harbour of Langkawi, three kilometres from Kuah duty-free shopping centres, and 20 minutes from the Langkawi International Airport. Leave behind the hectic city life and enter a sense-awakening oasis that refreshes and de-stresses the mind and body. A great wellness location and a favorite among our patients! The aromatic scent of White Tea candles, a touch of nature in the decorated botanicals, refreshing drinks, and the invigorating cold towel service will fill your visit with unforgettable memories long after you leave.

Looking for a Wellness Package? Get in touch with Malaysia Healthcare!

Google’s Eric Schmidt on Business Culture, Healthcare & Technology!

A great interview by McKinsey & Co with Google’s Eric Schmidt! Google’s executive chairman shares his strategies on hiring, running meetings, designing “mobile first” business models, and addressing joblessness and education reform. On page 5, Mr. Schmidt gives his thoughts on healthcare and how everything should be simplified when we see a doctor and recommends storing our healthcare in a USB dongle or a Personal Health Record (PHR).

Interview with Eric Schmidt

Malaysia Healthcare patients have been using a portable Personal Health Record (PHR) called the iPHER for a number of years that carries all their PHI which includes, medications, lab tests, diagnosis, immunizations, alternative procedures, digital images, dental records, ophthalmic care (lens and contact prescriptions) and DNA any where in the world with no need to access the Internet to view the information. Malaysia Healthcare currently uses this PHR to reduce medical errors and create continuity of care for their medical tourists.

Our thanks goes to Mr. Schmidt and Google for finding new ways to simplify our visit to our healthcare providers!

Future of Healthcare by Microsoft!

This is an incredible video on how Microsoft sees the future in healthcare and how technology is improving our way of life! With state of the art hospitals being built in Malaysia; it’s just a matter of time before we experience seemless healthcare delivery.

Malaysia Healthcare patients use a portable Personal Health Record (PHR) called the iPHER that carries all their PHI which includes, medications, lab tests, diagnosis, immunizations, alternative procedures, digital images, dental records, ophthalmic care (lens and contact prescriptions) and DNA any where in the world with no need to access the Internet to view the information. Malaysia Healthcare currently uses this PHR to reduce medical errors and create continuity of care for all their patients and to provide seemless healthcare delivery.

Check out our You Tube Channel for more videos!