Summary
- Hospital Seberang Jaya introduces angiogram and angioplasty services.
- New facilities aim to reduce waiting times and referrals to Penang Hospital.
- Cardiothoracic surgery services targeted for mid-2027.
GEORGE TOWN, November 5 — Hospital Seberang Jaya has become the first Level 2 hospital in Peninsular Malaysia to offer coronary angiogram and angioplasty procedures.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim welcomed the development, saying it would improve access to specialised cardiac treatment and reduce waiting times.
Penang cardiology services head Dr Mohamed Jahangir Abdul Wahab said the hospital aims to introduce cardiothoracic surgery by mid-2027.
The hospital currently has four coronary care beds, 15 rehabilitation ward beds and an invasive cardiology laboratory equipped with advanced medical technology.
