Columbia Asia

Columbia Asia is a multinational chain of hospitals, and one of the largest and fastest-growing healthcare companies in Southeast Asia. Columbia Asia started its operations in 1996, with the first hospital acquired a year later in Sarawak, East Malaysia. Currently, it has 19 medical facilities across Southeast Asia: 13 in Malaysia, 3 in Vietnam, and 3 in Indonesia. The company believes in setting up hospitals built in residential areas for accessibility and efficiency and to better serve the respective communities. [1][2][3][4][5]

Columbia Asia
Private
IndustryHealthcare
Founded1996
HeadquartersKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Key people
Group Managing Director; Dr. Chan Boon Kheng, Group Chief Financial Officer; Kam Wai Peng, Group Chief Operating Officer; Mahendran Renganathan
Number of employees
5,820
Websitewww.columbiaasia.com

In September 2019, a joint-venture partnership between Malaysian-based conglomerate, Hong Leong Group, and leading global alternative asset firm, TPG had acquired most of Columbia Asia assets in Southeast Asia which include Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia with a total of 19 medical facilities. [6][7][8][9][10][11][12]

Targeting the fast-growing middle-income group, Columbia Asia offers optimum and affordable medical services by setting up mid-sized hospitals in residential areas, making quality private healthcare affordable and accessible with no compromise on the quality of healthcare, amenities, and medical skills. The hospitals’ structure and model have evolved behind its simplicity. It leads the way forward in private healthcare trends of the future – efficient and cost-effective. [13]

The company is in the midst of expansion and upon completion of this phase, the company will have 14 facilities in Malaysia, 3 facilities in Vietnam, and 5 facilities in Indonesia. In addition to the pipeline projects, expansion of the existing facilities is also planned to cater to the growing healthcare demand in the community.

Columbia Asia medical facilities provide a wide array of medical services such as General Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, and Internal Medicine. These are supported by a comprehensive list of ancillary services that include an Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Care Unit, Physiotherapy, Laboratory, Pharmacy, and Imaging.

At Columbia Asia, comprehensive medical programs demand ethics, excellence, and strict clinical governance. All of its operations follow international quality assurance guidelines that meet the highest standard of patient care possible.

The mission of Columbia Asia is to deliver the best clinical outcomes in the most effective and caring environment; to provide communities with effective healthcare at excellent value, and to be the preferred choice for families and businesses. These objectives are in line with the company vision -- We have a Passion for Making People Better.


Current facilities

Malaysia

Columbia Asia Hospital – Klang

Serving the residents in and around Setia Alam, Bukit Raja, Bandar Baru Klang, Kapar and Pekan Meru, Columbia Asia Hospital – Klang is a multi-disciplinary hospital that serves as a health care provider for communities in this areas. The hospital is accessible from the Federal Highway, Lebuhraya Shapadu, the NKVE highway, and the East Coast Highway. With well-maintained modern facilities, excellent specialist doctors, and highly trained staff, the hospital offers a wide range of specialized services which include Cardiology, Orthopedic, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Radiology. [14]

Columbia Asia Hospital – Puchong

Columbia Asia Hospital – Puchong is a private hospital in Puchong, Malaysia. It opened in 2007 and cost RM55 million to build. The facility has 78 beds, 30 resident doctors, and 15 visiting consultants and serves a population of 300,000 people, from Puchong and surrounding areas. The hospital also uses a US$3 million proprietary software system for medical records, billing and queuing of patients.

Columbia Asia Hospital – Taiping

Columbia Asia Hospital – Taiping is a private hospital in Taiping, Malaysia.[15].

The hospital opened in 2008 and cost RM70 million to build.[16] The 82-bed facility has three operating theatres, a modern medical laboratory, full radiological facilities and the computerized operating systems.

Columbia Asia Hospital – Seremban

Columbia Asia Hospital – Seremban is a private hospital in Seremban, Malaysia. The hospital opened in 1999 and now has 116 beds and offers outpatient and inpatient specialist services, a 24-hour clinic, and emergency services.

Other Hospitals
Columbia Asia Hospital - Bukit Rimau, Malaysia

Vietnam
  • Columbia Asia – Gia Dinh International Hospital
  • Columbia Asia International Clinic – Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City
  • Columbia Asia – Binh Duong International Hospital, Thuan An[20]

Indonesia

Planned facilities

Malaysia

References
  1. "Columbia Asia plans US$150m expansion". NST. 11 September 2014.
  2. "Columbia Asia Launches $150M Expansion of its India and Southeast Asia Hospital Network". Venturebeat. 9 September 2014.
  3. "Columbia Asia Receives $101M Investment from Mitsui & Co".
  4. "Columbia Asia Receives Additional Equity Investment Of USD210 Million".
  5. "Now You Can Make Appointments at Columbia Asia Hospitals via Its App".
  6. "Hong Leong confirms US$1.2b acquisition of Columbia Asia Hospitals".
  7. "Hong Leong seeks to make healthcare a core business with Columbia Asia buy".
  8. "Hong Leong, TPG buy Columbia Asia's hospitals in three countries for RM5bil".
  9. "TPG, Hong Leong to buy 17 Columbia Asia hospitals in South East Asia".
  10. "Hong Leong Group and TPG Announce Agreement to Acquire Columbia Asia Hospitals in South East Asia".
  11. "TPG and Hong Leong to acquire Columbia Asia hospitals for $1.2bn".
  12. "Hong Leong Group and TPG to acquire 17 Columbia Asia hospitals for US$1.2b".
  13. "Columbia Asia raises $135M for hospitals". IndUS Business Journal. 19 September 2008. Archived from the original on 3 May 2009. Retrieved 30 October 2008.
  14. "Columbia Asia invested RM100m in newest hospital in Klang". NST. 11 September 2014.
  15. "Columbia Asia opens its 5th hospital in Taiping". Yahoo! Malaysia News. 16 October 2008. Retrieved 3 November 2008.
  16. "Columbia Asia opens its 5th hospital in Malaysia". The Edge Daily. 17 October 2008. Archived from the original on 20 October 2008. Retrieved 31 October 2008.
  17. " "Group Opens its 11th Hospital".
  18. "Columbia Asia Hospital – Iskandar Puteri Scores Prestigious The BrandLaureate World BestBrands Award 2019".
  19. "Columbia Asia Hospital Tebrau Welcomes Locals with a Big Heart".
  20. "Columbia Asia Courts EPF". The Edge Malaysia. 31 March 2011. Archived from the original on 18 July 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2011.
  21. "Columbia Asia Hospital Invest RM185 Million In Batu Kawan Hospital".
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