Icon Group and Sunsuria partner to offer cancer services in Malaysia
Australian cancer care company Icon Group has joined with Sunsuria Healthcare in a joint venture partnership, Icon Sunsuria Sdn Bhd, to provide cancer care services and help narrow the gap in access to care in Malaysia.
Icon traditionally works in cancer care services related to medical oncology, haematology, radiation oncology, research, pharmacy and compounding. Sunsuria Healthcare, a venture of publicly listed Sunsuria Berhad, is a property developer in integrated health care.
In the agreement signed, Icon Sunsuria will establish cancer centres across Malaysia through strategic partnerships with local healthcare operators.
Leveraging Icon Cancer Centre’s network of clinical expertise, Icon Sunsuria will enhance existing medical services, enabling patients to access cancer treatment and care.
The Minister of Health Malaysia, YB Dr Zaliha Mustafa, and Trade and Investment Commissioner to Malaysia at the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (AUSTRADE) Melanie Harris, and Dr Steven Barraclough, Visiting Senior Government Official at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade were on hand at the signing, with Mustafa noting it complemented the Malaysian National Strategic Plan for Cancer Control Program 2021–2025.
“In addition to improving the health of cancer survivors from diagnosis through to treatment, we welcome future-facing solutions that align with our strategic goals to address the country’s cancer research needs and strengthen our medical pool of talent,” Mustafa said.
Icon Group Chief Executive Officer Mark Middleton described the announcement as another step towards helping address the global cancer burden.
Sunsuria Healthcare Chief Executive Officer Audrey Ooi emphasised the shared commitment of the joint venture partners as a foundation for growth and leadership.
“We are eager to strategically expand our network of cancer centres by partnering with local healthcare operators, doctors and specialists across the country. By embracing a comprehensive approach to cancer care, from diagnosis to treatment, we aim to bring the latest in world-class cancer care to the region,” Ooi said.
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