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Columbia Asia Hospital Cheras Marks 15th Anniversary with Expansion, Wins MPRA 2025 Silver Award for Best Use of Content

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CHERAS, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 December 2025 – Columbia Asia Hospital Cheras (CAH Cheras) is entering a landmark year, celebrating its 15th anniversary alongside Columbia Asia Malaysia’s 30th year of operations. This is followed by another major achievement: winning the Silver Award for Best Use of Content at the MPRA 2025 Awards for its impactful Sakit Apa Hari Ini (SAHI) episode, “Ears Wide Shut.”

Regional Chief Executive Officer, Engku Marina Engku Hatim (middle) accepting the Award for Columbia Asia Hospital Cheras

Produced under the hospital’s flagship health education program, the episode was released on 26 June 2025 and featured SAHI host and social media influencer Dr Malar Santhi and ENT specialist Dr Hazmi Mohamed. It highlighted risks such as tinnitus, hearing loss and ear infections while promoting preventive habits like the 60-60 Rule (using headphones/earphones for no more than 60 minutes at a time at 60 per cent volume). Its conversational and empathetic format sparked exceptional engagement:

  • 1.5 million views on TikTok
  • 54,000+ likes and 1,000+ comments.
  • 154,000 views and 4,000+ shares on Instagram
  • 1.9 million views and more than 9,000 interactions on Facebook
  • Over 65,000 forwards across all platforms

The public discussion was profound, with parents debating their children’s listening habits, youths admitting to using earbuds as social coping tools, and individuals with early hearing damage urging others to act early. “This Silver Award is more than just a recognition of content excellence, it reflects our commitment to educating the public and delivering healthcare that is accessible, modern, and deeply human,” said Columbia Asia (Region 1) Regional CEO Puan Engku Marina Engku Hatim. “As we celebrate 30 years in Malaysia and 15 years in Cheras, our mission remains unchanged: to be right here for our community, every step of the way,” she added.

The hospital previously earned Gold for Best Use of social media and Silver for Healthcare at last year’s MPRA Awards, marking consecutive years of strong industry recognition.

Since opening in February 2011, CAH Cheras has grown into one of the region’s most trusted neighborhood hospitals. Over the past 15 years, it has cared for more than 1.3 million patients, delivering accessible, modern, and community-focused healthcare.

The hospital’s COO Sean Yoong added: “The expansion marks a transformative chapter for Cheras. With more beds, more specialists, and more advanced services, we are preparing for the next decade of healthcare demands. This aligns perfectly with our culture of innovation, seen in initiatives like SAHI, which enable us to communicate health messages in meaningful ways.”

In response to rising healthcare demands in the Klang Valley, CAH Cheras has undergone a major expansion scheduled to launch officially in 2026. The development will increase the hospital’s capacity from 78 beds to 180 beds, expand its medical team to 80 consultants, and introduce new specialties such as Neurosurgery, Nephrology and Advanced Endoscopic Surgery.

The expansion spans 40,000 sq ft across two interconnected buildings, significantly improving patient flow, service capacity and the hospital’s readiness for complex cases.

As Columbia Asia Hospital Cheras approaches its 15th anniversary and prepares to launch its expanded facilities in 2026, the hospital reaffirms its dedication to the Cheras and Klang Valley communities.

“This award is just the spark,” said Puan Engku Marina. “The real story is what comes next, better facilities, more specialists, expanded capabilities and a deeper commitment to the 1.3 million patients who have trusted us. We step into 2026 with bigger and more connected than ever.”Hashtag: #ColumbiaAsiaHospitalCheras #RightHereForYou #MalaysiaPRAwards2025 #PRCA #HealthcareExcellence #TeamCheras #CommunityCare #HospitalCommunications #AwardWinningTeam #LebihLuas






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About Columbia Asia Hospital Cheras

Columbia Asia Hospital Cheras is a private hospital located in Cheras Selatan, Selangor, near the Kuala Lumpur border. Since opening in 2011, the hospital has been providing healthcare services to communities across Cheras and surrounding areas, including Balakong, Seri Kembangan, Serdang, Putrajaya, Cyberjaya and Kajang. To meet the growing demand for quality private healthcare, the hospital is undergoing a major expansion with a new four-storey block and additional basement levels, scheduled for completion in 2026. The expansion will increase capacity from 78 to 180 beds and expand outpatient services to 37 clinics.

Columbia Asia Hospital Cheras offers a comprehensive range of medical specialties including Cardiology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Urology and Radiology, supported by modern facilities such as a 24-hour Accident & Emergency Department, Catheterization Lab, 128-slice CT scanner and 1.5 Tesla MRI.

New specialties including Gyne-Oncology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma, Breast & Endocrine Surgery and Pediatric Neurology will be introduced, alongside enhanced surgical, ICU, wellness screening and dialysis services. Through this expansion, the hospital reaffirms its commitment to delivering accessible, high-quality healthcare to families in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur.

About Columbia Asia

For 30 years, Columbia Asia Group of hospitals has been at the forefront of quality healthcare in the private healthcare industry. Established in 1996, it has evolved from its first hospital in Shah Alam to its latest in Penang, to date. As an international healthcare provider, its services span across 19 hospitals in the region; 13 in Malaysia, five in Indonesia, and one in Vietnam. Through the years, the company strategy has always been about making private healthcare accessible to all, hence its hospitals are strategically located in densely populated areas. Under the umbrella of private healthcare company, Asia OneHealthcare, the Columbia Asia group has expanded its reach to bring not just world-class, but also effective healthcare, closer to home.

Through the years, Columbia Asia’s emphasis has consistently been about early detection of diseases. This is carried out by way of advanced technology for precise diagnostics, resulting in minimally invasive procedures. To fulfil the typical healthcare needs of communities, Columbia Asia offers core disciplines such as obstetrics & gynecology, pediatrics, and general surgery. Today, it also provides tertiary healthcare addressing more complex fields of medicine such as neurosurgery, cardiac disease treatments, and integrated cancer care.

As it approaches a new decade, Columbia Asia continues to expand; adopting cutting-edge technology to meet the ever-increasing needs of today’s discerning customers. Upholding strict clinical governance, medical ethics and acknowledged by the Malaysian Society for Quality in Health, Columbia Asia continues to deliver excellent patient outcomes in a safe and trusted environment.

Columbia Asia. Right Here For You.

About Asia OneHealthcare

Asia OneHealthcare (A1Health) is a leading healthcare provider in the region, uniting 32 hospitals across Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia under one brand. Formed by the integration of CAH Medical Centres (formerly Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care), Columbia Asia Hospitals, and five esteemed super-specialty hospitals including ALTY Orthopaedic Hospital, Beacon Hospital, CVSKL, Hospital Picaso, and Northern Heart Hospital Penang, we are setting new standards in medical excellence.

With 23 hospitals in Malaysia, 8 in Indonesia, and 1 in Vietnam, A1Health offers a comprehensive range of secondary to quaternary and super-specialty services. Our facilities, with over 4,000 beds, are dedicated to personalised care.

We leverage the collective expertise and advanced technologies of our network to provide the latest in healthcare, delivered by highly skilled professionals. Our mission is to achieve the best outcomes in the most accessible, effective, efficient, and caring environment. Upholding our tagline, “Right Here For You,” we are committed to offering compassionate, expert care to every patient.

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Sun Group debuts at SITF 2026 with exclusive Phu Quoc flight deals and a fresh vision for Vietnam tourism

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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 June 2026 – Making its first-ever appearance at the Seoul International Travel Fair (SITF) 2026, one of South Korea’s largest international travel fairs, held from June 4–7, Sun Group has delivered a meaningful message: “Visit Vietnam: Beloved Destinations – Extraordinary Experiences.” The group has showcased iconic destinations including Da Nang, Phu Quoc, Sa Pa, and Ha Long, while telling the story of a Vietnam that is constantly innovating to create unique experiences for global travelers.

The Sun Group booth attracts a large number of visitors with its interactive activities, destination ecosystem, and promotions.

A special highlight is Sun Group’s unveiling of its new development vision for Phu Quoc in the lead‑up to APEC 2027, presented directly to Korean partners and visitors.

From the first day of the fair, Sun Group’s booth has welcomed a steady stream of visitors. Throughout the four-day event, the booth has organized B2B and B2C networking activities, customer consultations, and introductions to tourism, resort, and aviation products. Interactive programs, including mini-games, souvenir giveaways, and tailored offers for the Korean market, have kept the atmosphere lively for hours, with a continuous flow of engaged visitors.

During SITF (June 4–7), travelers have the opportunity to receive a 20% discount on the base fare when booking Sun PhuQuoc Airways tickets via the airline’s website or app. The offer applies to the Korean market for one‑way or round‑trip journeys from Korea to Phu Quoc. Limited to 200 Economy Class discount codes, it is valid for flights from June 15 to October 24, 2026 (excluding peak periods as defined by the airline).

Visitors also have the chance to win attractive prizes through booth activities, including free round‑trip air tickets on the Seoul–Phu Quoc route (ICN–PQC) and resort vouchers at hotels within Sun Group’s ecosystem.

By combining destination promotion with airline incentives, Sun Group aims to further encourage South Korean tourists to choose Vietnam for their upcoming holidays, especially Phu Quoc, which is entering a new era of large‑scale investments in projects, products, and experiences all aimed at APEC 2027.

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About Sun Group

Vietnam’s leading private economic group, Sun Group operates an integrated ecosystem spanning tourism, entertainment, hospitality, real estate, infrastructure, and aviation. Guided by the mission “Enhancing the beauty of the lands,” the Group shapes iconic destinations nationwide through its Sun World entertainment brand. In the aviation sector, Sun Group develops a hub-and-spoke model anchored by Phu Quoc, driven by strategic airport investments and Sun PhuQuoc Airways.

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Technology + Scenario + Supply Chain = A New Benchmark for Regional Zero-Carbon Smart Transportation

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 June 2026 – The 19th (2026) International Photovoltaic Power Generation and Smart Energy Exhibition & Conference (SNEC 2026) was grandly held from June 3 to 5, 2026, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). Attracting over 3,000 exhibitors from 95 countries worldwide, the event stands as the largest and most influential professional grand gathering for the photovoltaic and energy storage sectors across Asia and globally.

During the exhibition, Mr. Yiu Wang Lee, Chairman of the Board of Wing Lee Development Construction Holdings Limited (“Wing Lee” or the “Group”, stock code: 9639.HK); Mr. Cai Huihui, General Manager of Wing Kai New Energy Technology Co., Limited (“Wing Kai New Energy”); Mr. Wang Yi, Key Account Manager of QIJI Energy; Mr. Xu Jun, Overseas Energy Storage Commercial Director of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL); and Mr. You Yuxian, ASEAN Regional Energy Storage Sales Director of CATL, jointly visited the exhibition booth of C&D Hi-Tech. The delegation engaged in in-depth discussions with the team led by General Manager Mr. Zhan Shengli, focusing on battery swapping station projects in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. By integrating multi-party resources, the teams successfully finalized and signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement.

Through this signing, the three parties will join forces to address and resolve the industry pain points of overseas markets regarding regulatory compliance, engineering infrastructure, and supply chain coordination. The collaboration represents a deep integration of QIJI Energy’s cutting-edge battery swapping solutions, Wing Kai New Energy’s localized infrastructure and operational capabilities across Hong Kong and Shenzhen, and C&D Hi-Tech’s robust global resource allocation strengths. Moving from single-project development to an ecosystem of mutual win-win, this partnership will significantly enhance the delivery efficiency of green energy across Hong Kong, Macau, and the Southeast Asian region, setting a brand-new benchmark for regional zero-carbon smart transportation.

As a subsidiary of Wing Lee, Wing Kai New Energy has been rooted in Hong Kong since its inception while radiating its presence globally, deeply cultivating sustainable clean energy solutions. Addressing the acute pain points in the Greater Bay Area and Southeast Asian markets, where rapid fluctuations in energy prices have led to surging cost pressures for logistics distribution enterprises, Wing Kai New Energy will focus on urban distribution logistics battery swapping businesses in the future. The company plans to integrate site resources, infrastructure, and operations to fill the gap in regional infrastructure. We firmly believe that this cooperation will effectively bridge the cross-border green energy eco-link, accelerate the construction of a green energy service network, and contribute solidly to the realization of the “dual carbon” goals. Meanwhile, we sincerely invite more partners to join the Zero-Carbon Smart Alliance to jointly advance sustainable development.

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About Wing Lee Development Construction Holdings Limited

Deeply rooted in Hong Kong, Wing Lee is an established contractor engaged in civil engineering, electrical and mechanical engineering, and new energy businesses, and has participated in various large-scale landmark projects in Hong Kong. The Group’s civil engineering business specialized in site formation waterworks as well as road and drainage works, while its electrical and mechanical engineering business specializes in power system-related projects and emergency maintenance works. In recent years, the Group has actively expanded into the new energy sector, undertaking solar photovoltaic projects, distributing various electric commercial vehicles and electric construction machinery, and engaging in the construction and subsequent maintenance of charging piles, battery swapping, recycling, and energy storage businesses. In 2025, Wing Lee Construction, together with SANY Group Co., Ltd. and CATL, among other industry giants, founded the “Zero-Carbon Smart Alliance” to develop full-industry-chain solutions for photovoltaics, energy storage, charging and battery swapping, and smart applications in green transportation.

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Hong Kong wraps up successful mission to deepen ties with Central Asia

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 June 2026 – A large high-level business delegation led by John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), today (June 5) wrapped up its five-day visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan respectively, achieving fruitful results of strengthening bilateral relations and deepening ties with Central Asia.

The delegation of over 70 business and institutional leaders from Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland is the largest and most diverse overseas mission led by the current term of the HKSAR Government so far.

Hong Kong SAR’s Chief Executive, John Lee (fifth right) and the Advisor to the President of Uzbekistan on Strategic Development, Sardor Umurzakov (fourth right) witness the exchange of memoranda of understanding and co-operation agreements between government departments, enterprises and organisations from Hong Kong and Uzbekistan.

Speaking to the media in Uzbekistan yesterday (June 4), Mr Lee set out the three main objectives of the visit: further explore emerging markets and lay the foundation for long-term economic and trade development; strengthen government-to-government (G2G) relationships and promote closer bilateral co-operation; and build a “hub-to-hub” model of co-operation.

He said the visit had been successful, yielding achievements in eight areas, including:

  • Establishing high-level contacts and ties between the HKSAR Government and the Governments of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, and reaching consensus on co-operation in multiple areas;
  • A total of 96 co-operation agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) were reached during the visit (61 with Kazakhstan, 35 with Uzbekistan), involving specific amounts exceeding US$1.65 billion in total;
  • The governments agreed to commence bilateral discussions on agreements in various areas;
  • Deepening project matching and research collaboration between Hong Kong and Central Asian region in areas including finance, innovation and technology (I&T), and aviation;
  • Demonstrating Hong Kong’s effective role as a platform for going global and achieving substantial results, with Hong Kong and Mainland enterprises joining forces in tapping new markets and bringing synergistic advantages into full play;
  • Facilitating more convenient people-to-people exchanges by promoting direct flights, aviation and transport co-operation, and extensions to the mutual visa-free period;
  • Promoting exchanges in education, talent and culture to further deepen people-to-people bonds; and
  • Advancing a hub-to-hub co-operation model to open up broader room for co-operation between Hong Kong and the Central Asian region.

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While in Tashkent (June 3-5), Mr Lee met with local leaders, government officials and business representatives to deepen co-operation between Hong Kong and Uzbekistan in areas including trade, investment, finance, I&T, and people-to-people exchanges.

Mr Lee held meetings with the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev, his Advisor on Strategic Development, Sardor Umurzakov, the Prime Minister, Abdulla Nigmatovich Aripov, as well as the Deputy Prime Minister, Jamshid Khodjayev, to exchange views on furthering mutual co-operation.

Mr Lee highlighted that under the “one country, two systems” principle, Hong Kong enjoys both the China advantage and the global advantage. He said that Hong Kong would continue to play its roles as a “super connector” and a “super value-adder” to further deepen co-operation and exchanges with Uzbekistan on various fronts in line with Uzbekistan’s goal of achieving high-quality development.

Hong Kong SAR's Chief Executive, John Lee (left) meets with the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev.
Hong Kong SAR’s Chief Executive, John Lee (left) meets with the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev.

Earlier (June 3), Mr Lee met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Bakhtiyor Saidov, after which they jointly witnessed an exchange of notes between the two places on a mutual visa-free arrangement, which would allow a visa-free period of 30 days for visitors from both sides.

“Moreover, we are glad to have initialed the Air Services Agreement with Uzbekistan, and look forward to launching direct passenger flights between the two places soon,” Mr Lee said, during a high-level business dinner (June 4). The Chief Executive pointed out that Hong Kong and Uzbekistan are important trade and investment gateways to their respective regions – the Asia-Pacific and Central Asia.

“It helps that we are all believers in the Belt and Road (B&R) Initiative, a modern expression of the ancient Silk Road spirit,” Mr Lee said. “Today, China is Uzbekistan’s largest trading partner, and the two countries work closely on major infrastructure and connectivity projects that are revitalising the Silk Road. Hong Kong is a pivotal player in the B&R Initiative, thanks to our world-class professional and financial services expertise.”

The delegation also toured the IT Park Uzbekistan and the Center for Islamic Civilization before concluding its visit in Tashkent.

Hashtag: #HongKong #BrandHongKong #CentralAsia #Kazakhstan #Uzbekistan





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