A major conference on innovation, digital health and sustainable care systems
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, November 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Healthcare leaders, policymakers and innovators from around the world will gather in Malaysia next week for Malaysia International Healthcare (MIH) Megatrends 2025, a three-day global conference dedicated to reimagining the future of healthcare systems.
Taking place from November 25 to 27 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, MIH Megatrends 2025 focuses on the theme “Innovating for a healthier and more sustainable future”. This reflects the growing global imperative to strengthen preparedness, affordability and long-term capacity, as health systems face demographic changes, increases in chronic diseases, climate risks and rapid technological advances.
Organized by the Ministry of Health Malaysia in strategic collaboration with KPJ Healthcare Berhad, MIH Megatrends 2025 will explore the care models and system reforms that will shape the next decade of healthcare delivery. The program focuses on sustainability, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and public health, reflecting the need for long-term solutions that strengthen prevention, improve population health and support more resilient health systems, while positioning Malaysia as an emerging hub of regional health dialogue.
Over the course of three days, MIH 2025 will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, focused breakout sessions, and interdisciplinary forums examining key areas such as AI-driven personalized medicine, value-based healthcare implementation, oncology innovation, climate and health governance, digital ethics, neuroscience, and sustainable systems planning. These sessions will focus on how health systems are responding to demographic changes, increasing chronic disease burden, environmental pressures, and rapid technological change, while advancing more integrated, patient-centered models of care.
The conference will bring together an exceptional line-up of speakers from leading institutions from the United Kingdom (UK), USA, Belgium, South Korea, Netherlands, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and Malaysia. Invited experts include Dr. Bertalan Mesko, director of the Medical Futurist Institute; neuroscientist Dr. Boris Konrad of Radboud University Medical Center, Netherlands; Professor Dr Koen Kas, Belgian expert in molecular oncology and digital health; Dr Ricardo Petraco, Consultant Cardiologist, Mayo Clinic Healthcare London, UK and Assoc. Professor Meong Hi Son, Director of Medical Information, Samsung Medical Center, South Korea.
Malaysian leaders include Datuk Dr Mahathar Abd Wahab, director-general of health; Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim, Chairman and Managing Director of Johor Corporation (JCorp) and Chairman of KPJ Healthcare University and Professor Dato’ Sri Dr Mohamed Ezani Md Taib, Group CEO of IJN Holdings and CEO of Jantung Negara Institute. Their participation reflects Malaysia’s commitment to advancing clinical capabilities, research and system-wide transformation.
The audience will also experience the MIH Live+ program, the digital extension of the conference, broadcast live on the official Facebook platform of KPJ Healthcare Berhad. This program expands its global reach through real-time streaming, expert interviews and multilingual health content for audiences. The event will be supported by the three-day MIH Innovation show, showcasing the latest medical technologies, diagnostics, digital platforms, sustainable practices and new approaches to professional education.
MIH 2025 marks a significant milestone in Malaysia’s healthcare reform journey, as outlined in the Health White Paper. It provides a platform for countries, organizations and experts to exchange ideas, strengthen cooperation and propose solutions for more resilient, equitable and sustainable health systems. The final day of the conference will be open to the public, expanding learning opportunities to a wider audience.
Registration remains open for local and international delegates. For more details on the program or to register, visit www.mihmegatrends.my
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About KPJ Healthcare Berhad
KPJ Healthcare Berhad operates a network of 30 hospitals across Malaysia, supported by four outpatient centers in Kuala Lumpur, Pahang, Perak and Selangor. With more than 1,647 medical consultants, KPJ Healthcare provides quality care to more than 3.3 million patients each year. 19 KPJ hospitals are accredited by the Malaysian Society for Health Quality (MSQH), while four are accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI), reflecting its commitment to world-class healthcare standards.
As Malaysia’s first private healthcare provider to establish an Academic Health System (AHS), KPJ Health System integrates clinical care, education and research to drive medical advancements, improve patient outcomes and cultivate a culture of continuous innovation.
Beyond hospital services, KPJ Healthcare operates eight Klinik Waqaf An-Nur (KWAN) clinics, eight dialysis centers and nine mobile clinics nationwide. One of its KWAN clinics received MSQH accreditation, furthering its mission to provide accessible, high-quality healthcare to underserved communities.
Educationally, KPJ Healthcare University (“KPJU”) located in Negeri Sembilan offers over 40 programs ranging from foundation to doctorate. This has aided KPJ’s hospital network expansion strategies as it ensures that KPJ Healthcare has an experienced and well-trained talent pool.
KPJ Healthcare has been part of the Bursa Malaysia FTSE4Good Index since 2016.
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