Renamed Pahang Medical Centre, it is a hospital for all

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 – The rebranding undertaken by Pahang Medical Centre (PMC) this year is to let people know that the hospital serves all and not just Muslims, as believed.

Following an appearance on Bernama News Channel’s “Nine-11” programme today, PMC executive director, Datuk Dr Abd Razak Abdullah, told reporters the mistaken perception is probably because the hospital is under the Pahang Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MUIP).

PMC first begun in the 90s as a maternity and outpatient clinic occupying a shop lot in Kuantan before relocating to Jalan Gambut in 2011 and becoming Pusat Rawatan Keluarga MUIP.

“We changed our name to PMC because we want to attract more customers. People think we are a hospital just for the Malays and Muslims. With the new name, we’re saying we’re open to all regardless of race and religion.

“We are also not a charity hospital but a private hospital. That’s the other reason we changed the name. We want people to know that we are not merely a maternity hospital, but a multidisciplinary one,” he said.  

PMC chairman, Datuk Seri Wan Abdul Wahid Wan Hassan, said the hospital has facilities on par with prominent private hospitals and specialists in various fields.

Facilities and services include operating theatres, a birthing centre, special care nursing, an intensive care unit, a physiotherapy unit and much more.

“The hospital doesn’t compromise on standards. We aim to be the best hospital on the east coast,” he said.

He said the hospital helps the asnaf (underprivileged), too, particularly patients requiring critical care, with MUIP bearing the cost of treatment.

“Cases referred to PMC, for example for fistula installation for haemodialysis, can cost between RM1,500 and RM2,000. PMC also provides group circumcision for the asnaf by doctors who do it voluntarily,” Wan Abdul Wahid said, adding that helping people in need is more important than money.

PMC business administration department chief, Mohd Sakeri Mohd Yunus, said a hospital open day will be held on Oct 5 from 8.30am - 4pm to provide the public with the opportunity to sit in on a health talk, attend an exhibition and learn about health packages.

-- BERNAMA