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Founded in 1996, Island Hospital is a 600-bed hospital located in Penang, Malaysia. Recognised as one of the leading healthcare providers in the country, the hospital serves patients from across the region with a commitment to delivering care in the best interest of the patient and “to comfort always.”

Island Hospital has over 80 full-time specialists across 9 Centres of Excellence, offering a wide range of treatment services supported by advanced medical equipment and technology. Its specialists are highly experienced and renowned in their dedicated fields, with an average of 24.4 years of practice and international exposure.

The hospital is recognised locally and internationally for its commitment to clinical excellence. Island Hospital holds full hospital-wide accreditation from the Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH) and the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards International (ACHSI), and is also recognised for its Centres of Excellence in Cancer Care, Cardiology and Gastroenterology.

Its commitment to excellent patient care has earned Island Hospital recognition as one of the best hospitals in its class. As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance quality of care, the hospital continues its expansion towards becoming a Regional Quaternary Care hospital, offering specialised and niche treatments for complex medical conditions.

Second opinion services are also available for patients living outside Malaysia. These services are facilitated through the International Patient Services department, ensuring that overseas patients receive expert medical consultations and recommendations from our specialists.

International Patient Services: WhatsApp +604 238 3333

Island Hospital is now part of IHH Healthcare Malaysia, one of the country’s leading private healthcare providers.

IHH Healthcare Malaysia’s network comprises 18 hospitals, including Gleneagles Hospitals, Pantai Hospitals, Prince Court Medical Centre and Timberland Medical Centre. They are renowned for their extensive clinical expertise, excellent service, safe and quality care, and advanced medical technology, and are supported by ancillary services such as Premier Integrated Labs, Pantai Integrated Rehab and a chain of primary care clinics under Twin Towers Medical Centre.

It is also part of IHH Healthcare, a world-leading integrated healthcare provider with 80 hospitals, operating in 10 countries. This allows Island Hospital to leverage vast resources and expertise, ensuring that every patient receives comprehensive services and personalised, high-quality care.

As a testament to its dedication to providing high-quality healthcare services, Island Hospital was shortlisted by the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) as the only hospital in Penang in the Flagship Medical Tourism Hospital Programme.

In 2025, Island Hospital was officially named Malaysia’s first Flagship Medical Tourism Hospital by the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), fully endorsed by the Government of Malaysia and the Ministry of Health. This recognition affirms the hospital’s leadership in medical and service excellence, international branding and patient experience.