Kota Kinabalu, 2 December 2025 – Gleneagles Hospital Kota Kinabalu and PMG Healthcare have formalised a strategic partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening coordinated healthcare services and expanding access to specialised medical care across Sabah. 

The signing ceremony, held at the Gleneagles Hospital Training Room, brought together senior leaders from both organisations in a joint commitment to advance patient care. The partnership focuses on improving referral pathways, enhancing continuity of care and developing collaborative initiatives that support preventive health, early diagnosis and seamless patient management. This milestone marks an important step toward building a more connected and patient-centred healthcare ecosystem. 

Speaking at the ceremony, Dr Kelvin Ch’ng Boon Hong, Chief Executive Officer of Gleneagles Hospital Kota Kinabalu, underscored the significance of cross-organisational collaboration in addressing evolving healthcare demands. 

“Together, we are creating a platform that bridges expertise and service capabilities for the benefit of patients across Sabah and beyond. Through this partnership, we aim to enhance referral pathways and expand access to specialised medical services for communities throughout the state. We also look forward to exploring opportunities in enabling early disease detection.” 

Echoing this commitment, Dr Chieng King Chong, Managing Director of PMG Healthcare, highlighted the impact of the collaboration in strengthening healthcare integration. 

“This MoU brings us closer to a more integrated and coordinated patient journey for the people of Sabah. By connecting PMG Healthcare’s primary care network with Gleneagles Hospital Kota Kinabalu’s specialised services, we are strengthening continuity of care and ensuring patients receive the right treatment at the right time. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to raising healthcare standards and delivering meaningful benefits to the communities we serve.” 

This partnership reflects a shared vision to enhance healthcare accessibility, elevate service standards and deliver meaningful improvements to community health. Both organisations expressed confidence that the MoU will pave the way for a productive and long-term collaboration, contributing significantly to the advancement of healthcare excellence throughout Sabah.