Category Archives: 2026

Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), continues to strengthen its commitment to inclusive healthcare through the organisation of the HCTM Sign Language Course: Empowering Inclusive Communication in Healthcare Services, held today.

The course, which focuses on equipping hospital staff with basic sign language skills, is part of HCTM’s efforts to enhance their ability to communicate effectively with patients from the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

HCTM Director, Dato’ Dr. Azmi Baharudin, said clear, effective and empathetic communication is essential in delivering quality healthcare, as information relating to symptoms, treatment procedures, medication and follow-up care can directly affect patients’ safety and well-being.

He emphasised that basic sign language proficiency should not be viewed merely as an additional skill, but as part of HCTM’s broader commitment to providing healthcare services that are more welcoming, inclusive and respectful of every patient’s needs.

“Even simple gestures, such as greeting a patient, asking how they are, giving directions or explaining a basic procedure, can help build their confidence and make them feel valued, safe and understood,” he said in his speech at the closing ceremony of the HCTM Sign Language Course at Multipurpose Hall 2, HCTM Extension Building, today.

He added that the initiative is also aligned with the aspirations of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 10, which focuses on reducing inequalities.

Beyond learning basic sign language and communication techniques, participants were also encouraged to understand the perspectives, emotions and needs of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community in order to foster more empathetic and meaningful interactions.

The course was organised in collaboration with the Quality Department, HCTM SDG Committee, and the Training and Career Development Unit, Human Resources Department.

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Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, officially launched its hospital-level World Hand Hygiene Day 2026 celebration on 19 August 2026 at 9.00 a.m. The event was held at the Gallery of the Canselor Tuanku Ja’afar Medical Education Complex and officiated by HCTM Director, Yang Berbahagia Dato’ Dr. Azmi Baharudin.

The annual observance goes beyond being a symbolic reminder. It serves as a strategic platform to strengthen the culture of patient safety and promote continuous improvements in the quality of healthcare delivery. Hand hygiene remains one of the simplest yet most critical measures in breaking the chain of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).

“Whether you are a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, science officer, healthcare assistant, support staff or visitor, each of us has a responsibility to practise proper hand hygiene in accordance with established guidelines. We all have an important role to play in breaking the chain of microorganism transmission,” he said during the launch ceremony.

Dato’ Dr. Azmi also called on the entire HCTM community to embrace and consistently practise the WHO-recommended My Five Moments for Hand Hygiene. He emphasised that this commitment should be reinforced through continuous education, effective monitoring and a workplace culture where colleagues feel encouraged to remind and support one another.

He also expressed his highest appreciation and congratulations to the Infection Control Unit, led by Dr. Sharifah Azura Salleh as Chairperson of the Programme Committee, along with all members who worked tirelessly to ensure the successful organisation of the event.

The ceremony was also attended by Associate Professor Dr. Jamari Sapuan, Deputy Director of Surgical Services,  Dr. Zairul Azwan Mohd Azman, Deputy Director of Medical Services, and Mr. Mursidi Ahamad, Deputy Director of Administration.

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Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM) has earned accreditation as a Baby-Friendly Hospital, effective from 14 May 2026 until 13 May 2029. Heartfelt congratulations to the entire HCTM team on this milestone! May this success inspire us to continuously raise the bar in patient safety, care quality, and clinical excellence.