Dr Kamal Amzan

Dr. Kamal Amzan, MB BCh BAO (Ireland), MPH (UK), is a distinguished healthcare leader, medical doctor, author, and public health professional with extensive experience in hospital management, clinical governance, quality improvement, and healthcare transformation. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of IHH Healthcare Malaysia, overseeing the strategic direction, operational performance, and clinical excellence of an integrated network of 18 hospitals and ancillary healthcare services across Malaysia.

Prior to his current role, Dr. Kamal held several senior leadership positions within IHH Healthcare, including Regional Chief Executive Officer for Southern & Eastern Malaysia, Chief Executive Officer of Gleneagles Hospital Johor, Chief Operating Officer of Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur and Pantai Hospital Batu Pahat, and Head of Medical Affairs & Quality for IHH Healthcare Malaysia. His career spans healthcare operations, accreditation, patient safety, regulatory compliance, digital transformation, and strategic growth initiatives.

A graduate of University College Dublin with a medical degree and holder of a Master of Public Health from University of Liverpool, Dr. Kamal combines strong clinical expertise with executive leadership. He is also actively involved in healthcare governance and quality improvement as a Board Member of Malaysian Society for Quality in Health and Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia.

Beyond his executive responsibilities, Dr. Kamal is a published author of the book Weathering the Storm and a regular columnist on healthcare policy, governance, sustainability, and public health issues, contributing to national discussions on the future of healthcare in Malaysia.

Dr Kenny Yeap Kim Pey

Dr Kenny Yeap Kim Pey is a healthcare leader driven by a deeply personal mission—to ensure that quality healthcare is not a privilege, but a right accessible to every Malaysian. His journey was shaped early in life by the loss of his father, who was unable to access timely and quality healthcare. This defining moment instilled in him a lifelong commitment to champion healthcare quality, equity, and system improvement.

With a strong foundation in clinical medicine and a Master of Public Health in Health Services Management and Health Economics, Dr Kenny has consistently bridged frontline care with system-level transformation. His leadership spans public and private sectors, from managing complex neurosurgical cases in government service to driving hospital governance, service development, and accreditation excellence in the private healthcare ecosystem.

As Regional CEO for KPJ East Malaysia and former Medical Director of Borneo Medical Centre Miri, he has led multiple institutions to successful MSQH accreditations, embedding a culture of continuous quality improvement, patient safety, and governance discipline. His work has also expanded access—establishing critical services such as cardiac intervention and RT-PCR diagnostics in underserved regions, while advancing healthcare tourism and sustainable growth.

Dr Kenny believes that the future of Malaysian healthcare lies in balancing quality with accessibility. He advocates for private healthcare to play a stronger role in national health delivery—through innovation in financing, decentralised care models, and strategic partnerships—ensuring more Malaysians can benefit from high standards of care.

Aligned with the vision of the Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH), Dr Kenny is committed to strengthening accreditation as a national benchmark of excellence, fostering a culture of safety and accountability, and driving system-wide improvements that elevate patient outcomes. His leadership as MSQH President 2026 will focus on advancing quality as a shared responsibility—ensuring that every healthcare encounter in Malaysia meets the standard every patient deserves.

Dr Selahuddeen Abdul Aziz

A member of MSQH since 2002, he began his involvement while serving at Hospital Kulim. As Director of Hospital Langkawi, he led the hospital to achieve full accreditation status in 2007. He graduated with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in 1986 and obtained a Master of Public Health in 2006.

His career spans both the public health sector and public hospitals, culminating in his retirement as the State Hospital Director of Johor in 2019. He has been serving as an MSQH surveyor since 2012 and currently holds the role of MSQH Chief Surveyor. In addition, he is actively involved as a trainer for MSQH Accreditation Training programmes.

Since 2017, he has been a member of the MSQH Accreditation Committee and was appointed as an MSQH Councillor in 2024. With over two decades of involvement in MSQH and extensive experience in healthcare quality and accreditation, he is offering himself for election to the position of Deputy President.

Madam Renuga A/P Muniandy

She began her professional career in 2003 as a Pharmacist at Ipoh Specialist Hospital and has accumulated over 22 years of experience within KPJ Healthcare. Throughout her career, she has held various leadership positions, including Group Chief Pharmacist (2012–2015), Operations Manager of Ipoh Specialist Hospital (2015–2018), and became part of the Hospital Management Team in 2019.

Her first appointment within the Hospital Management Team was as General Manager of Taiping Medical Centre (2019–2022), where she successfully led the operationalization of the annex building as an Ambulatory Care Centre (ACC). She was subsequently appointed Chief Executive Officer of KPJ Kajang Specialist Hospital (2022–2024), where she demonstrated strong leadership in navigating organizational challenges, driving sustained growth, improving performance, and developing emerging leaders.

She is recognized for her willingness to embrace challenges and her commitment to achieving strategic objectives through a collaborative and inclusive leadership approach. She actively encourages teamwork, promotes engagement and shared ownership, and places strong emphasis on talent development by empowering high-potential individuals to assume greater responsibilities. This was clearly demonstrated during her tenure at KPJ Kajang, where she successfully nurtured and promoted future leaders.

Currently, she serves as the Chief Executive Officer of KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital and concurrently as the Covering Regional Chief Executive Officer for the Northern & East Coast Region, overseeing eight hospitals. She possesses strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to anticipate challenges and implement innovative and practical solutions.

An effective communicator at all levels of the organization, she articulates ideas with confidence and clarity in team discussions, one-on-one engagements, and large-scale presentations. She consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement and organizational excellence.

Puan Haliza Khalid

With over 25 years of professional experience and more than 15 years in senior healthcare leadership, she has built an accomplished career in hospital administration, operational excellence, and healthcare innovation. A graduate of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) with a Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy (1991–1996), she later obtained a Master of Business Administration (Strategic Management) from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (2010–2012), completed the Johor Corporation Leadership Programme (2012–2014), and the Leadership Ascendancy Programme (LEAP) at Melbourne Business School, University of Melbourne in 2025. She is also an affiliate member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants.

She began her career with PricewaterhouseCoopers & Coopers & Lybrand as a Senior Associate (1997–2000), followed by a role as Accounts Executive at Cenpak Paper Products Sdn Bhd in 2001. In 2002, she joined KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital as Accountant-in-Charge, before progressing to General Manager positions at Kuantan Specialist Hospital (2010–2012), KPJ Pasir Gudang Specialist Hospital (2012–2015), and Kluang Utama Specialist Hospital (2016–2017). She subsequently served as Chief Executive Officer of KPJ Puteri Specialist Hospital (2017–2022) and currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital since August 2022.

Throughout her career, she has successfully led numerous hospital commissioning, expansion and accreditation initiatives, including the establishment of new hospitals and annex buildings, the development of Centres of Excellence, and the achievement of MSQH accreditation and international certifications. Her leadership has also contributed to various recognitions, including the MSQH Healthcare Excellence Award 2022 and Healthcare Asia Awards in 2023.

Known for her strong organizational and managerial capabilities, she is committed to delivering quality patient care, driving organizational growth, fostering innovation, and cultivating a culture of excellence through effective leadership, teamwork, and continuous improvement. She currently serves as the Treasurer of MSQH for the 2025/2026 term.

Dr Selvanaayagam Shanmuganathan

Dr. Selvanaayagam is an experienced healthcare leader currently serving as a Hospital Director, with a strong commitment to healthcare quality, patient safety, and continuous improvement. Throughout his professional career, he has consistently upheld the principles of accountability, integrity, and excellence in healthcare service delivery.

He has extensive involvement in quality management, accreditation processes, and patient safety initiatives, providing him with valuable insight into healthcare systems and the importance of collaboration, transparency, and shared responsibility in achieving sustainable improvements.

Dr. Selvanaayagam is passionate about fostering a culture of quality and empowering healthcare professionals to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care. He has actively contributed to initiatives that strengthen compliance with standards, enhance staff engagement, and promote continuous learning.

As a candidate for Ordinary Member of MSQH, Dr. Selvanaayagam is committed to strengthening member engagement, supporting professional development, and promoting collaboration and open communication among stakeholders. He believes in serving with integrity, respect, and accountability to contribute to the continued growth and success of MSQH.

Ms Tan Sok Kheng

Ms. Tan Sok Kheng is an experienced healthcare leader with over 15 years of experience in hospital operations, clinical governance and quality improvement within Malaysia’s private healthcare sector. She currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Prince Court Medical Centre, where she leads in strategic direction and operational excellence, reinforcing position as a leading private healthcare provider in the region.

She holds a Master of Business Administration from Cardiff Metropolitan University and a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) from Universiti Sains Malaysia, and is a fully Registered Pharmacist with the Malaysia Pharmacy Board. Her strong clinical grounding, coupled with extensive leadership experience, enables her to effectively integrate quality, safety and operational excellence into healthcare delivery.

She has held several senior leadership positions, including Chief Executive Officer of Damansara Specialist Hospital 2 and Chief Operating Officer roles at Pantai Hospital Klang, Pantai Hospital Cheras and Prince Court Medical Centre. In these roles, she demonstrated strong leadership in improving operational efficiency, financial performance and patient experience.

Ms. Tan has strong experience in healthcare quality and accreditation, having led teams through multiple cycles of MSQH and JCI accreditation, achieving full accreditation status. She has also driven key quality programmes, including reducing medication errors, improving turnaround times and implementing service and digital improvements to enhance patient care.

She is recognised for her practical leadership, strong governance and commitment to continuous quality improvement. With her extensive experience in hospital management and accreditation, she is well-positioned to contribute effectively to the MSQH in advancing healthcare quality and patient safety in Malaysia.

Dr Sharonpal Singh

Dr. Sharonpal Singh is a clinician and healthcare leader with extensive experience spanning frontline emergency medicine to executive hospital leadership as a CEO. He is a strong advocate for healthcare quality, patient safety, and patient-centred care, guided by a commitment to delivering safe and effective clinical outcomes.

Throughout his career, he has contributed significantly to clinical governance, quality improvement, and healthcare system transformation. His experience includes leading COVID-19 response initiatives across hospital networks, strengthening clinical audits, risk management frameworks, and enhancing clinical protocols to improve patient safety and outcomes.

A life member of MSQH, Dr. Sharonpal Singh is a strong supporter of accreditation and continuous quality improvement. He advocates for making standards more practical and relevant, embedding a sustained culture of quality beyond accreditation cycles, and leveraging innovation and digital health to enhance transparency, efficiency, and care delivery.

With a unique blend of clinical, training, governance, and executive leadership experience, he brings a balanced perspective that bridges frontline healthcare realities with strategic leadership. He remains committed to strengthening MSQH, fostering collaboration, and advancing the quality of healthcare for all patients.

Prof Dr Primuharsa Putra Sabir Husin Athar

Professor Dr Hj Primuharsa Putra is a senior ENT–Head & Neck Surgeon and healthcare leader with over 35 years of experience in clinical practice, academic medicine, and healthcare administration. He currently serves as Medical Director / Person In Charge of KPJ Seremban Specialist Hospital and has been a Consultant ENT–Head & Neck Surgeon there since 2005. He is a clinician committed to advancing safe, high-quality, and patient-centred care.

He previously served at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) as Senior Lecturer and Consultant in Otorhinolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, where he was actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, clinical training, and academic leadership. He has also held key roles in postgraduate programme development and medical education within KPJ Healthcare University, contributing significantly to specialist training and curriculum development.

Professor Dr Primuharsa has extensive experience in clinical governance, hospital leadership, and quality improvement. He currently holds senior leadership responsibilities at KPJ Seremban Specialist Hospital and has served in multiple KPJ Group committees including clinical governance, risk management, research, and quality innovation. He also chairs key hospital-level committees, including credentialing and privileging, and contributes to strategic clinical oversight and safety initiatives.

A respected academic, he has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, contributed to clinical practice guidelines, and served on editorial boards and review panels for international and national journals. He has delivered over 90 invited lectures at national and international platforms and continues to contribute actively to professional education and training.

He is a Fellow of the College of Surgeons, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia, and has served in leadership roles within the Malaysian Society of Otorhinolaryngologists–Head & Neck Surgeons (MSO-HNS), including as President. He is also actively involved in regional and international professional bodies in head and neck oncology and surgical specialties.

Throughout his career, Professor Dr Primuharsa has demonstrated a strong commitment to clinical excellence, medical education, and healthcare quality improvement, with a focus on strengthening systems, advancing standards, and improving patient outcomes.