KUALA LUMPUR, 26 August 2025 - KPJ Healthcare Berhad (“KPJ Healthcare”) and LAC Medical Supplies Sdn Bhd (“LAC Medical Supplies”), a subsidiary of LAC Med Berhad, has entered into a strategic multi-year partnership to implement an Enterprise Picture Archiving and Communication System (“PACS”) across its nationwide network of 30 hospitals. The signing ceremony, held today at Menara KPJ, marks an important milestone in KPJ Healthcare’s digital transformation under KPJ Health System, with full implementation targeted within 24 months.
The new enterprise imaging (PACS) solution, from Philips, supplied and implemented by LAC Medical Supplies, will connect KPJ hospitals on a single imaging platform, designed to support secure access. The solution will enable collaboration between clinicians, designed to support diagnostic efficiency, and integration with the KPJ Care patient application, giving patients convenient, secure access to their medical imaging results.
The project is based on an outcome-driven model, aligning technology investment to measurable clinical and operational results while accelerating the adoption of advanced healthcare solutions across KPJ’s hospital network.
Chin Keat Chyuan, President and Managing Director of KPJ Healthcare said, “This initiative marks a milestone and a step forward in the KPJ Health System transformation journey, moving us towards a more connected and patient-centred model of care. By linking medical imaging across all 30 hospitals, with plans to integrate it into the KPJ Cares app, we are enhancing patient access, supporting clinical collaboration and building a system that is more efficient and responsive. This is an investment not only in technology, but in the quality, safety and overall experience of care we deliver to our patients and communities.”
“LAC is proud to support KPJ’s enterprise imaging program as part of their digital transformation journey,” said Mr Liew Yoon Poh, CEO, LAC Medical Supplies. “This subscription-based approach is designed to deliver measurable value in terms of clinical efficiency, patient experience and operational performance.”
"Philips is proud to support KPJ with our next-generation Enterprise PACS technology, built for speed, security and scalability," saidDr Shez Partovi, Chief Innovation Officer & Chief Business Leader, Philips. "Our platform enables real-time image access across the enterprise, supports AI-enabled diagnostic and streamlines radiology workflows, helping clinicians make confident decisions and improving patient outcomes."
The enterprise imaging (PACS) solution from Philips provides KPJ with a secure, centralised platform for storing, accessing and sharing medical imaging data across KPJ hospitals. With AI-driven advanced visualization tools and proven multi-site capabilities, the system enhances diagnostic accuracy, streamlines workflows, and enables real-time collaboration between clinicians. Built with robust security and compliance features, it safeguards patient confidentiality while enabling scalable growth.
This partnership reflects KPJ Healthcare’s commitment to continuous innovation under the KPJ Health System, where clinical care, education and research converge to advance outcomes and strengthen Malaysia’s private healthcare landscape.
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