Specialties & Services

Island Hospital

Island Hospital, founded in 1996, is a 600-bed hospital located in Penang, Malaysia. The hospital is recognised as one of the leading healthcare providers in Malaysia, serving patients from around the region. Island Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our patients with a commitment to provide high-quality care delivered in a safe, friendly and convenient manner.
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Our Accreditation

To retain its reputation as a trusted healthcare provider, Island Hospital is committed to continuously improve the standards and quality of care provided to its patients. In addition to its on-going accreditation by the Malaysian Standards and Quality in Healthcare (MSQH), the hospital is also recognised by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) since October 2022 for its commitment to deliver the highest quality of care to its patients, based on international standards of healthcare assessment. In November 2023, our Cancer Care services achieved acknowledgment as an International Center of Excellence (CoE) by ACHS, underscoring our dedication to maintaining high performance standards and our ongoing commitment to enhancing the quality of care and services in the field of cancer care.The hospital is also accorded with Stage 5 certification in HIMSS Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM) which measures clinical outcomes, patient engagement and the use of electronic medical record technology within the organisation.

Island Hospital has added another prestigious accrediation to its achievements. As of September 2024, the hospital’s Cardiology services have been officially recognised as an International Centre of Excellence (CoE) by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS). This esteemed recognition highlights Island Hospital’s unwavering commitment to delivering world-class cardiology care, reflecting the highest standards in clinical quality, patient safety, and innovative practices. The CoE status further cements Island Hospital’s position as a leader in healthcare excellence, both regionally and internationally.

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Awards
2025

Newsweek/Statista World’s Best Hospitals
2024

HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2024
Malaysia Region
Sustainability & CSR Malaysia Awards 2024
  • Excellence in Employee & Community Well-being
The Edge Malaysia Best Managed & Sustainable Property Awards 2024
  • SILVER Winner of 10 Years & Above – Specialised Categories
Global Health Asia Pacific Awards
  • Standout Jury Award for Hospital of the Year in Asia Pacific
  • Health Screening Provider of the Year in Asia Pacific
  • Value-Based Hospital of the Year in Asia Pacific
  • Smart Hospital of the Year in Asia Pacific
  • Most Sustainable Healthcare Institution of the Year in Asia-Pacific
Newsweek/Statista World’s Best Hospitals
2023

The Star Export Excellence Awards (EEA)
Business Achiever Award
Newsweek/Statista Best Specialized Hospitals Asia Pacific
  • Cardiology
  • Orthopedics
Global Health Awards 2023
  • Diagnostic Imaging Centre of the Year in Asia-Pacific
  • Health Screening Service Provider of the Year in Asia-Pacific
  • Smart Hospital of the Year in Asia-Pacific
  • Value Based Hospital of the Year in Asia-Pacific
2022

Global Health Asia Pacific Awards
  • Medical Tourism Hospital of the Year in Asia Pacific
  • Sports Rehab and Physiotherapy Service of the Year in Asia Pacific
  • Most Resilient Hospital of the Year
  • Healthcare Technology Innovation Leadership Award
  • Diabetes Service Provider of the Year in Asia Pacific
Healthcare Asia Awards
Medical Tourism Initiative of the Year in Malaysia;
2021

Global Health Asia Pacific Awards
  • Hospital COVID-19 Healthcare Service Provider of the Year
  • Health Screening Provider of the Year
  • Sports Rehab and Physiotherapy Service of the Year in Asia Pacific
2020

Global Health Asia Pacific Awards
Value Based Hospital of the Year in Asia Pacific
Healthcare Asia Awards
Hospital of the Year in Malaysia and Diagnostics Provider of the Year in Malaysia
2019

Global Brand Award Malaysia Power Brand
Quality Excellence Award in Healthcare
The Star’s Export Excellence Award
Services Category for large companies
2018

Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability Awards
Asia’s Best Performing Company
2017

Frost & Sullivan Awards
Malaysia Medical Tourism Hospital of the Year