UM Specialist Centre (UMSC) Archives

2 December 2025

Letter

What UMSC’s Surgical Data Shows About Theatre Pressure And The Need For Digital Integration — Dr Sunjeet Singh Sandhu

Strengthening digital workflows and improving visibility of surgical activity will be essential steps toward building a more resilient, predictable, and patient-centred clinical environment.

9 September 2025

Letter

Response To Complaint About Neurosurgery Choice Between UMSC And UMMC — Dr Vicknes Waran

Ex-UMSC medical director Dr Vicknes Waran explains that UMSC, created in 1998, is successful because of strong collaboration with UMMC. UMSC allowed talented doctors to remain in the university, with UM's neurosurgery unit growing to 8 specialist surgeons.

5 September 2025

Malaysia

Insured Brain Tumour Patient Got Surgery In Two Weeks At UMSC To Avoid Six-Month UMMC Wait

A brain tumour patient says he was lucky to get surgery in just 2 weeks at UMSC instead of waiting 6 months or longer at UMMC, as he had insurance. Rakan KKM plans to operate likewise. The man slams inequality from privatisation: "The poor can go and die."

29 July 2025

Malaysia

UMSC Contributes RM45,000 Towards The Sustainability Of Petaling Jaya Through CSR

In conjunction with UMSC’s 27th anniversary, the hospital extended its outreach to the Petaling Jaya community through charitable contributions and sustainable community support.

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What UMSC’s Surgical Data Shows About Theatre Pressure And The Need For Digital Integration — Dr Sunjeet Singh Sandhu

Response To Complaint About Neurosurgery Choice Between UMSC And UMMC — Dr Vicknes Waran

Insured Brain Tumour Patient Got Surgery In Two Weeks At UMSC To Avoid Six-Month UMMC Wait

UMSC Contributes RM45,000 Towards The Sustainability Of Petaling Jaya Through CSR

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Critical Manpower Shortage, Unsafe Working Conditions At HTAR Klang — Medical Officer