Hospital expands facilities with new wing in Cheras

Hanifah Hajar (centre) receiving a token of appreciation from Dr Chan at the launch of the new wing of Columbia Asia Hospital Cheras, in the presence of Engku Marina (right).

A hospital unveiled its new wing with expanded facilities, marking an important milestone in its efforts to meet growing healthcare needs in Cheras and surrounding communities through greater capacity, enhanced facilities and broader specialist care.

The launch at Columbia Asia Hospital Cheras (CAHC), a member of Asia OneHealthcare, was officiated by Deputy Health Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib.

Also present at the event were CAHC regional chief executive officer Engku Marina Engku Hatim and Asia OneHealthcare managing director and group chief executive officer Dr Chan Boon Kheng.

The expansion comes at a time when population growth, ageing demographics and increasingly complex health conditions are placing greater demand on health­care systems, particularly in fast-developing urban areas such as Cheras and its surrounding townships, the hospital said in a statement.

“In a fast-growing community like Cheras, timely access to quality healthcare matters more than ever,” said Engku Marina.

“This expansion is not just about increasing capacity, but about strengthening our ability to respond to more complex healthcare needs, support earlier intervention and deliver better outcomes for the communities we serve.”

The hospital has introduced a four-storey block with three additional basement levels, designed to complement its existing facilities and improve patient access and flow.

With this expansion, the hospital’s capacity has increased from 78 to 180 beds, including three additional isolation beds, 56 additional single rooms and eight beds in the Ambulatory Surgical Care Unit.

Specialist clinics have expanded, alongside a dedicated health screening centre to support preventive health and early detection, significantly enhancing its ability to serve communities across Cheras Selatan, Balakong, Sungai Long, Kajang, Seri Kem­bangan, Serdang, Putrajaya, and Cyberjaya.

A dialysis centre is also in development and is expected to commence operations by year-end.

“As we mark 30 years of serving communities across Malaysia, this expansion reflects how Columbia Asia continues to evolve to meet changing healthcare needs,” said Dr Chan.

“It is not just an investment in infrastructure, but a long-term commitment to keeping quality and trusted care accessible for the communities we serve.”