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Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) continues to take progressive steps in empowering clinical services by becoming the first University Teaching Hospital (HPU) in Malaysia to receive a high-flow oxygen therapy system to support patient management during endoscopy procedures.

This medical system is a high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy technology that delivers controlled, heated, and humidified oxygen. The technology has the potential to maintain patient oxygenation throughout the procedure, particularly for endoscopy procedures that require close monitoring of respiratory status. Its application is carried out based on clinical assessment, patient suitability, and the type of procedure being conducted.

The acquisition of this technology represents a meaningful milestone in strengthening modern medical infrastructure, supporting evidence-based clinical practice, and enhancing the readiness of endoscopy services to meet increasingly complex patient care needs.

This achievement reflects the continuous commitment of teaching hospital institutions to exploring and adapting medical innovations to elevate service quality, patient safety, and overall healthcare excellence.

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Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) held the TASKA HCTM Graduation Ceremony 2026 at the Advanced Surgical Skills Centre (ASSC) Auditorium today. The event was officiated by Mr Mursidi Ahamad, Deputy Director (Administration), who represented the Director of HCTM.

In his officiating address, Mr Mursidi emphasized that early childhood education plays a critical role in establishing the foundation for a child’s development. He explained that at this stage, children not only learn academic basics such as letters and numbers, but are also guided to communicate, manage emotions, build independence and foster self-confidence in preparation for formal schooling.

“Success at this tender age should not be measured solely by academic achievements, but also by their courage to try, willingness to share and eagerness to learn from experience,” he said.

He also expressed his utmost appreciation and congratulations to the Integrated Facility Management Department and the teachers of TASKA HCTM for their commitment and dedication in organizing the event, as well as their continuous devotion to the development of the young learners.

He expressed hope that the experiences and memories gained at TASKA HCTM will serve as a valuable foundation for the graduates as they grow into confident, independent, resilient and noble individuals in the future.

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Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), represented by the Department of Emergency Medicine, remained committed to providing medical support for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Grand Prix Bahrain in Malaysia, which took place from 2 – 4 October 2026 at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC).

Joining the frontline of Track Medical Services (TMS), a total of six HCTM staff members comprising Medical Officers, Assistant Medical Officers (AMO) and General Service Assistants, alongside 122 other medical personnel, were appointed and tasked with maintaining constant readiness to deliver immediate intervention and rapid response for the safety of drivers and crews in the event of any unforeseen incidents.

The participation of this team reflects HCTM’s commitment to ensuring high standards of readiness for international events, encompassing emergency response, medical support as well as comprehensive medical and health management throughout the Formula 1 Gulf Air Grand Prix Bahrain in Malaysia.

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In conjunction with World Patient Safety Day 2026 at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM), the Infection Control Unit reaffirmed its commitment to patient safety through World Patient Safety Day 2026 Programme. The programme was held on 9 September 2026 at 2.30 p.m. at the Gallery, Canselor Tuanku Ja’afar Medical Education Complex, HCTM.

In his opening address, YBhg. Dato Dr. Azmi Baharudin, Director of HCTM, emphasised that patient safety is a fundamental pillar of delivering high-quality, safe and ethical healthcare that places patients at the heart of care.

He highlighted that this year’s theme, “Safe Care for Noncommunicable Diseases,” with the slogan “Safe Care for Life,” is highly relevant to the challenges facing healthcare services today, particularly in managing noncommunicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, cancer and kidney disease. These conditions require continuous treatment, monitoring and long-term management.

“Patient safety must remain a priority throughout every stage of the care journey, from diagnosis and medication management to procedures and surgery, as well as ongoing monitoring and transitions in care,” he said.

All HCTM staff were encouraged to continuously reflect on and review their daily work practices, particularly in relation to effective communication, accurate patient identification, medication safety, the accuracy of treatments and procedures, and the confidence to speak up whenever they encounter situations that may compromise patient safety.

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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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