Tue | 10 Feb 2026 | 02:00 PM

Strengthening Healthcare Through Strategic Collaboration

Sungai Buloh, Selangor – 10 February 2026UiTM Private Healthcare Sdn Bhd (UPHSB), a subsidiary of UiTM Holdings Sdn Bhd (UHSB) today formalised a landmark collaboration with SALAM Shah Alam Specialist Centre through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This strategic partnership is designed to bridge healthcare gaps and enhance patient access to coordinated, high-quality specialist care across the region.

The collaboration comes at a critical time as demand for accessible, efficient, and integrated healthcare services continues to rise. By combining clinical expertise, infrastructure, and operational strengths, both organisations seek to address gaps in healthcare access while improving patient experience through streamlined referral pathways and collaborative care initiatives. The partnership covers several key pillars, including specialist referrals, joint healthcare programmes, and professional knowledge sharing—all aimed at championing service excellence and patient safety.

Dato’ Mohd Shukrie Mohd Salleh, Group Chief Executive Officer of UHSB, commented on the significance of the partnership, "This collaboration with SALAM Shah Alam Specialist Centre is a milestone in our journey to redefine value-based healthcare. By bridging our clinical expertise and operational strengths, we are creating a more resilient healthcare ecosystem that ensures patients receive seamless, high-quality specialist care when they need it most. This MOU is not just a formal agreement; it is a shared commitment to improving healthcare accessibility and safety for the community we serve."

Encik Akim Affandi, Chief Executive Officer of SALAM Shah Alam Specialist Hospital, said the collaboration reflects a strategic commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery through long-term partnerships. “By working closely with UiTM Private Healthcare, we aim to expand our clinical capabilities and build a strong patient care network that ultimately uplifts patient experience and care"

The collaboration aligns with UPHSB’s strategy to build a robust healthcare ecosystem through partnerships with reputable institutions. SALAM Shah Alam Specialist Centre echoed this vision, highlighting the importance of strategic alliances in strengthening healthcare sustainability and responding to evolving patient needs.

The MOU signing ceremony, attended by senior management from both organisations, marks the beginning of a long-term partnership built on shared values of professionalism, clinical quality, and patient-centred care.

This long-term partnership is built on shared values of professionalism and patient-centred care. Both organisations are committed to supporting Malaysia’s healthcare landscape through innovation and responsible delivery.