Have you ever dreamt of a place where wellness isn’t just a buzzword but a way of life? Well, that seems to be exactly what KL Wellness City is striving for.
According to its website, KL Wellness City seeks to be the first township in Southeast Asia to cultivate a lifestyle fully integrated with healthcare. This is done by setting up a wide array of healthcare facilities and services, such as a fitness-based central park and wellness-centric serviced apartments.
But the main star of the healthcare hub is its international tertiary hospital called the Kuala Lumpur International Hospital (KLIH).
And as of January 2025, it’s now 40% completed and on track for its grand opening in Q3 2026, said Dato’ Dr Colin Lee, Managing Director of KL Wellness City, at a recent press conference.
Here’s what we know so far about the new healthcare hub.
Did you know: Tertiary healthcare refers to specialised and advanced management, rehabilitation, and emerging therapies for complex medical conditions.
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Aiming to meet global healthcare demands
Officially kickstarted in May last year, the first development phase of KL City Wellness is focused on KLIH and The Nobel Healthcare Park.
According to The Edge, with a gross development value of RM900 million for the first phase, KLIH and The Nobel Healthcare Park aims to be a cornerstone of healthcare innovation and community living.
“We are proud and pleased to announce that the construction of the hospital has already surpassed the 40% stage,” shared Dato’ Dr Lee. “This hospital is not just a key anchor for our township; it’s an iconic element that will redefine healthcare in Malaysia.”
When completed, KLIH will feature 25 operating theatres and 645 beds, with the capacity to expand to 1,000 beds. This approach highlights the hospital’s goal of catering to growing healthcare demands.
As a tertiary hospital, it is also set to incorporate advanced technology like artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance its operations and become a “smart hospital.”
He also added that a major announcement about the procurement of these medical technologies is expected later this year.
The Nobel Healthcare Park, on the other hand, will house 379 medical suites for practitioners, 41 business suites for healthcare companies, and 512 wellness suites for short-term stays, The Edge reported.
Establishing Malaysia’s vision as a medical tourism hub
YB Teresa Kok Suh Sim, Member of Parliament (MP) for Seputeh, was also present at the recent press conference and stated, “KL Wellness City’s dedication to integrating world-class healthcare facilities with community living aligns seamlessly with our nation’s vision to establish Malaysia as a global hub for wellness and medical tourism.”
“We are inspired by their progress and eagerly anticipate the positive impact this initiative will
bring to our country.”
To further incentivise the sale of units at The Nobel Healthcare Park, KL Wellness City has been offering property buyers with complimentary AirAsia flight e-vouchers valued at RM15,000 since October 10, 2024.
During this campaign’s launch, Dato’ Dr Lee shared that this is one of the ways KL Wellness City intends to show their appreciation to purchasers. “Our goal is not only to reward their investments but also to enhance their quality of life by offering them the opportunity to travel and create lasting memories.”
This campaign was initially due to end on January 10, 2025, but it’s now been extended by three months due to overwhelming demand.
He also revealed that 35 to 40 buyers have already qualified for the tickets and there are many more in the pipeline. “By the end of the campaign, we hope to see even more units taken up,” he said.
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