Last updated on December 25, 2025
MELAKA, 26 September 2025 – Radium Healthcare Sdn Bhd, the healthcare arm of Radium Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Manipal University College Malaysia (MUCM) to collaborate on clinical training, research, and healthcare education in Melaka.
The partnership will support the development of Radium Hospital @ Ayer Keroh, a 140-bed tertiary hospital scheduled to open in 2028, designed to meet both local and regional healthcare needs.
The MoU was formalised at MUCM’s campus and signed by Radium Group Managing Director Datuk Gary Gan and MUCM Chief Operating Officer Mr. Gaurav Rekhi.
Addressing Healthcare Needs in Melaka
Radium Hospital @ Ayer Keroh will specialise in trauma, cardiac, neonatal, and infertility services, responding to Melaka’s population of about one million, which faces rising non-communicable diseases and ageing demographics in line with national healthcare trends.
Malaysia’s healthcare sector is projected to grow rapidly, with national health expenditure expected to hit RM45.3 billion by end-2025 and an annual growth rate of 8.7% through 2028. Across the region, Singapore’s public healthcare spending has also surged, underscoring cross-border demand for modern hospital facilities and medical expertise.
Quotes from Leaders
Radium Group Managing Director Datuk Gary Gan said:
“Radium’s mission in Melaka is to create a healthcare system that supports real needs – from trauma and chronic illnesses to affordability and accessibility. As demand rises locally and nationwide, our partnership with MUCM leverages expertise and community engagement to deliver patient-centred solutions.”
MUCM Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Jayakumar A/L Gurusamy remarked:
“This partnership signals our mutual commitment to training more healthcare professionals and expanding research, especially as Melaka and Malaysia invest in tackling non-communicable diseases and providing quality care for an ageing population.”
Radium Healthcare CEO Dr. Arun Kumar added:
“Radium Hospital @ Ayer Keroh is being designed as a future-facing community hospital, where technology, ethics, and patient wellness intersect. By combining MUCM’s academic strengths and Radium’s operational drive, we aim to address the growing healthcare needs in Melaka, Malaysia, and beyond.”
Partnership for the Future
Radium Healthcare’s ethos, guided by the principle of “Building Good, Living Well”, prioritises community health, patient-first care, and ethical medical practice. Through this MoU, both Radium and MUCM will collaborate to develop healthcare talent, foster research, and promote community wellness across Melaka and neighbouring regions.
The MoU takes immediate effect, with the signing ceremony attended by academic and healthcare representatives, partners, and members of the media.
