RM40,000 digital upgrade for Hospis Malaysia’s palliative care

Yes by YTL Communications, together with HONOR Malaysia, has announced a joint contribution valued at RM40,000 to enhance the digital capabilities of Hospis Malaysia, one of the country’s leading providers of community-based palliative care. The initiative brings together high-speed connectivity and purpose-built devices to support clinicians delivering care to patients with life-limiting illnesses across homes and communities.

Under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) collaboration, Yes is providing free 5G connectivity with uncapped data and speed, while HONOR is contributing 20 units of the HONOR Pad 10 5G. These resources are intended to support Hospis Malaysia’s multidisciplinary palliative care clinical teams, comprising doctors, nurses, pharmacists and rehabilitation therapists, who conduct extensive home visits and manage complex care coordination every month.

“At Yes, we believe that connectivity is a powerful enabler for frontline healthcare,” said Wing K. Lee, Chief Executive Officer of YTL Communications. “By equipping Hospis Malaysia’s teams with free 5G connectivity with uncapped data and speed, we hope to make every home visit smoother, every update faster and every care decision better informed. We are honoured to support Hospis Malaysia’s mission of delivering dignified, patient-centred care to Malaysian families.”

Enhancing real-time care beyond hospital walls

Hospis Malaysia’s work is rooted in the community, with teams travelling daily to patients’ homes to provide medical, emotional and psychosocial support. Reliable, high-performance connectivity is increasingly critical in this setting, enabling clinicians to access patient records, update care plans and consult colleagues without delay.

With each HONOR Pad 10 5G powered by Yes’ nationwide 5G network, clinicians can retrieve patient information instantly, document updates at the point of care and consult specialists remotely. The improved connectivity also helps reduce delays caused by inconsistent network coverage and minimises unnecessary travel, allowing teams to focus more time and attention on patients and their families.

Dr Ednin Hamzah, Chief Executive Officer of Hospis Malaysia, welcomed the collaboration, highlighting its practical impact on daily operations. “Palliative care relies on timely communication and coordinated clinical decisions. These tablets will significantly improve our ability to respond to patients’ needs in real time. We are grateful for Yes and HONOR’s support, which allows us to extend the much-needed care to our patients and their families in a dignified manner,” he said.

Future-ready devices aligned with digital health goals

The HONOR Pad 10 5G was selected for its suitability for clinical use, featuring a bright display with eye-comfort technology, smooth performance, long battery life and AI writing tools that support documentation on the go. These features are designed to help healthcare professionals work efficiently during home visits and remote consultations.

The partnership is also positioned with future readiness in mind. Following Yes’ recent nationwide activation of 5G Advanced, the HONOR Pad 10 5G tablets are slated to receive a firmware over-the-air (FOTA) update in the first quarter of 2026 to fully support the newest pre-6G technology.

“HONOR is proud to support Yes’ CSR initiative to strengthen Hospis Malaysia’s digital capabilities,” said Justin Li, President of HONOR South Pacific. “We hope our devices can meaningfully enhance their day-to-day operations, especially as the doctors, nurses, and their allied health colleagues continue to serve our communities with extraordinary dedication.”

He added that the initiative reflects HONOR’s broader commitment to AI-driven device ecosystems and value-sharing digital collaboration.

Overall, the partnership underscores Yes’ leadership in community-focused CSR and both organisations’ shared commitment to uplifting frontline healthcare workers, expanding digital access and supporting Malaysia’s broader digital health aspirations through practical, impactful technology.