Penang Adventist and Firefly to promote medical tourism

Penang Adventist Hospital (PAH), one of Malaysia’s most esteemed institutions, has partnered strategically with Firefly Airlines to promote medical tourism. A formal signing ceremony to establish their collaboration was held on February 17, 2023, at Aryaduta Medan.

The partnership aims to provide Indonesian travellers with greater opportunities to visit Penang while obtaining medical care. The cooperation also seeks to bring in medical tourists from other countries to get top-notch medical treatment in Penang, according to Ronald Koh Wah Heng, president and CEO of Penang Adventist Hospital.

Firefly’s new route between Medan and Penang had its debut flight, which Wah Heng and Captain Hamdan Che Ismail, COO of Firefly, attended. This new direct aircraft route will give Indonesian visitors travelling to Penang more opportunities. Firefly passengers travelling from Medan and Banda Aceh to Penang can use specialized health screening packages at discounted prices from PAH.

Wah Heng expressed his excitement over the partnership, stating that it is an excellent opportunity for Penang Adventist Hospital to collaborate with different industries in the country and introduce Adventist healthcare and lifestyle to business partners and tourists. He also stated that the partnership allows the hospital to share God’s hope and healing through the health ministry.

Penang Adventist Hospital, which recently celebrated its 98th year of existence, looks forward to more opportunities to serve the community in Penang. The hospital continues strengthening its position in the community by forming strategic alliances with various sectors in Malaysia, emphasizing its commitment to providing top-notch healthcare services to its patients.

Dr J. Earl Gardner established Penang Adventist Hospital as a non-profit private hospital in 1924. Located in Georgetown, Penang, the hospital is part of the Adventist Health Network, a global network of more than 900 healthcare institutions.

Over the years, Penang Adventist Hospital has been recognized as one of the leading medical centres in Malaysia, known for its excellent medical care and advanced facilities. The hospital offers various medical services, including cardiology, oncology, neurology, gastroenterology, and orthopaedics.

The hospital has received several accreditations and awards, including the Joint Commission International (JCI) Accreditation, which recognizes healthcare organizations’ commitment to patient safety and quality care. In addition, the hospital has been named a Baby-Friendly Hospital by the World Health Organization and UNICEF for its support of breastfeeding.