Sunway Medical Centre Ranks Among World's Best Smart Hospitals

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Sunway Medical Centre, Malaysia's leading hospital, has achieved a major milestone by ranking among the world's top 350 smart hospitals in Newsweek's 2026 ranking. This achievement marks the first time Malaysia has been included in the prestigious list, with SMC ranking 313th globally. The hospital's success is attributed to its commitment to integrating the latest technologies, digitalizing medical systems, and empowering clinicians to deliver enhanced patient satisfaction and streamlined operations.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sunway Medical Centre (SMC) has been ranked among the world's top 350 smart hospitals in Newsweek's 2026 ranking, marking the first time Malaysia has been included in the list.
  • SMC ranked 313th globally in the prestigious ranking, which is based on a comprehensive online survey, Statista Smart Hospitals Maturity Survey, and Joint Commission International (JCI) hospital accreditation.
  • SMC's success is attributed to its commitment to integrating the latest technologies, digitalizing medical systems, and empowering clinicians to deliver enhanced patient satisfaction and streamlined operations.
  • The hospital is home to over 300 resident medical consultants, 80 medical specialties, and 28 Centres of Excellence, and is set to expand capacity to over 1,100 beds upon the completion of its sixth block - Tower F (Children's Pavilion).
  • SMC is the first hospital in Malaysia to achieve three major hospital-wide accreditations: Joint Commission International (JCI) Accreditation Gold Seal of Approval from the United States of America; the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) International; and the Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH).

Statistics:

  • SMC ranked 313th globally in Newsweek's 2026 ranking of the world's best smart hospitals.
  • The hospital has expanded its capacity to over 1,100 beds, upon the completion of its sixth block - Tower F (Children's Pavilion).
  • SMC has achieved three major hospital-wide accreditations: Joint Commission International (JCI) Accreditation Gold Seal of Approval from the United States of America; the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) International; and the Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH).

Sources:

  • "Sunway Medical Centre ranked as top Malaysian hospital and debuts in top 350 hospitals globally in Newsweek's World's Best Smart Hospitals 2026 ranking." PRNewswire
  • Newsweek's World's Best Smart Hospitals 2026 ranking
  • Statista Smart Hospitals Maturity Survey
  • Joint Commission International (JCI) hospital accreditation
  • "Newsweek Partners with Statista to Announce World's Best Smart Hospitals 2026." Newsweek (dated September 18, 2025)