KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Malaysia's healthcare ecosystem continues to strengthen its reputation for quality and innovation, Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur (PHKL), part of the IHH Healthcare multinational network has been recognised as one of the World's Best Hospitals for 2026 by Newsweek. The recognition reflects not only clinical excellence, but also the growing trust patients place in healthcare institutions that prioritise safety, experience, and continuity of care, and adds to Malaysia's growing visibility as a destination for high-quality healthcare.
The annual global ranking evaluates hospitals across several key pillars including hospital quality metrics and accreditations, peer recommendations from healthcare professionals, patient experience, and the implementation of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). In Malaysia, hospital accreditations and patient experience play a particularly important role in the evaluation due to limited publicly available clinical data.
PHKL's inclusion in the global list comes at a time when Malaysia's healthcare sector continues to gain international attention, with institutions like PHKL treating a growing number of international patients.
Ms. Chong Soon Mei, who was recently appointed Chief Executive Officer of Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, said: "Healthcare continues to advance through strong medical expertise and close collaboration across the ecosystem. Institutions like Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur are proud to contribute to raising the standard of care both locally and regionally."
Patient trust remains a cornerstone of PHKL's philosophy of care. The hospital closely monitors patient satisfaction through its Net Promoter Score (NPS) framework, with feedback reviewed across departments such as the emergency department, specialist centres, and inpatient wards. This structured approach enables the hospital to continually improve service delivery while ensuring that patient needs remain central to every aspect of care.
Malaysia's growing reputation as a healthcare destination is also reflected in PHKL's diverse patient community. Approximately 20% of patients treated at the hospital come from overseas, including Indonesia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Japan, Korea, Singapore, China, Cambodia, and Australia. PHKL's International Patient Centre supports these patients with personalised coordination throughout their treatment journey, helping them navigate consultations, treatment planning, and recovery while away from home.
As part of its continued commitment to meeting the needs of a growing international patient base, PHKL continues to invest in world-class medical technologies, internationally accredited clinical protocols, and continuous training of its specialists to meet the evolving expectations of global patients. The hospital also continues to strengthen its network of international partnerships and referral channels, ensuring seamless access for patients seeking care across borders with a strong emphasis on cultural sensitivity, multilingual support, and concierge-level services throughout their healthcare journey.
As global demand for trusted healthcare destinations continues to grow, PHKL invites patients and partners alike to experience a standard of care that is not only clinically sound but also thoughtfully personalised to ensure patients feel supported and at ease throughout their experience.
This commitment is reflected in how PHKL supports patients beyond treatment.The hospital's Patient Navigator service, particularly valued by cancer patients, helps individuals and their families navigate complex treatment pathways by coordinating appointments, guiding them through treatment decisions, and ensuring they receive the support they need at every stage of care.
The hospital also introduces patient-focused initiatives designed to enhance comfort and wellbeing. During the Ramadan period, for example, PHKL provided travel-sized prayer mats to Muslim patients admitted to the hospital, reflecting its commitment to culturally sensitive and compassionate care.
"At PHKL, we focus on supporting patients throughout their entire health journey," Ms. Chong said. "This includes not only treatment but also preventive care, education, and encouraging early health screenings so that individuals are empowered to take charge of their health."
For Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, the recognition is meaningful, but it is also a reminder of the responsibility that comes with it. As more patients from across the region choose Malaysia for their care, PHKL remains focused on what has always mattered most: ensuring that every patient, whether from down the road or across the world, receives a standard of safe, compassionate, and expert care.
It is a commitment that has guided the hospital since it first opened its doors in 1974 and one that continues to shape the care PHKL delivers to every patient who walks through them today.
For more information on Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur and its award-winning services, visit www.pantai.com.my/kuala-lumpur.
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About Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Established in 1974, Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur (PHKL), part of the IHH Healthcare multinational network, is one of Malaysia's most established centres for specialised and complex care. Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, the hospital is licensed for more than 500 beds and supported by over 200 consultants across a range of medical and surgical specialties.
As a quaternary care provider, PHKL manages complex medical conditions and advanced procedures through multidisciplinary care, supported by modern medical technology and integrated clinical expertise. The hospital continues to advance clinical research, innovation and medical education to meet evolving healthcare needs in Malaysia and internationally.
PHKL's commitment to quality is reflected in internationally recognised accreditations, including Joint Commission International and the Malaysian Society for Quality in Health. It has also been designated a Baby-Friendly Hospital by the Ministry of Health Malaysia and the World Health Organization since 2001. The hospital is recognised among Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals and Asia's Top Private Hospitals, and has received the World Stroke Organization Angels Awards for delivering timely, evidence-based stroke care.
With over 50 years of service, PHKL remains committed to delivering world-class care while strengthening its position as a trusted healthcare institution in Malaysia and across the region.
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PATIENT TRUST AND QUALITY CARE DRIVE MALAYSIA'S GROWING HEALTHCARE REPUTATION
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VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global crypto trading platform BYDFi will mark its 6th anniversary with a month-long celebration beginning on April 1, 2026, highlighting BYDFi's evolution into an all-in-one crypto trading platform built on a CEX + DEX dual-engine model. Over six years, BYDFi has strengthened infrastructure, user safeguards, and market access, reinforcing an operating foundation built for reliability.
A Month-Long Celebration for BYDFi's 6th Anniversary
Beginning on April 1, 2026, BYDFi's anniversary program will feature rewards of more than $1,000,000 USDT.
BYDFi's anniversary campaign will center on three major events: Warm-Up Tasks, covering onboarding, first trades, fiat purchase rewards, referrals, and community participation; Shoot to Win, a football-themed lucky-draw experience; and the Futures Golden Ball Cup, a two-round futures trading competition.
Together, these three events give both new and existing users more ways to join BYDFi's 6th anniversary while reflecting BYDFi's broader journey over the past six years.
For more event details, please visit the official website: BYDFi 6th Anniversary.
BYDFi's Evolution: From Core Trading to Broader Market Access
Over the past six years, BYDFi has grown into a global crypto trading platform serving more than 1 million users across 190+ countries and regions. Since launch, BYDFi has broadened product offerings, strengthened user safeguards, and expanded across both centralized and onchain trading.
Recent milestones shaped BYDFi's growth:
- July 2025: BYDFi supported tokenized U.S. equities through xStocks.
- August 2025: BYDFi entered a multi-year partnership with Newcastle United.
- August 2025: BYDFi launched BYDFi Card.
- February 2026: BYDFi launched TradFi trading on Web and App, extending access to stocks, gold, and silver.
- March 2026: BYDFi integrated perpetual futures market data into TradingView.
Global Presence, Industry Recognition, and the Reliability Behind the Platform
From June 2025 through March 2026, BYDFi built visibility across Asia and Europe through appearances in Seoul, Bali, Lisbon, Hong Kong, Bucharest, and Warsaw, strengthening industry connections and reinforcing BYDFi's long-term market commitment.
Over the same period, BYDFi received the following industry recognitions:
- Trusted Exchange Award at the TrustFinance Performance Awards
- Outstanding Crypto Trading Platform at the FinanceFeeds Awards
- BeInCrypto recognition in the Best Centralized Exchange (CEX) category
- Best All-in-One Crypto Trading Platform at Crypto Expo Europe 2026
- Best Global Crypto Trading Platform at Next Block Expo 2026
Behind this progress is the operating foundation BYDFi continues to build around reliability. BYDFi holds MSB registrations in the U.S. and Canada and is a member of South Korea's CODE VASP Alliance. BYDFi also maintains 100%+ Proof of Reserves with periodic public reporting and reinforces this transparency with an 800 BTC Protection Fund. Together with 24/7 multilingual support and timely official-channel responses, these measures reflect a user-first standard built for clarity, protection, and trust.
Looking Ahead: Building the Next Chapter of BYDFi
BYDFi is entering the next stage with a continued focus on product strength, user protection, and long-term trust. Michael, Co-Founder and CEO of BYDFi, shares:
"Six years is an important milestone for BYDFi, but what matters more is what BYDFi continues to build from here. Users expect consistency, clear standards, and continuous improvement as needs evolve."
He further adds, "For BYDFi, the next chapter is about strengthening the fundamentals: better infrastructure, stronger user protections, broader market access, and a trading experience designed to be practical, stable, and trusted over the long term."
About BYDFi
Established in 2020, BYDFi is a global crypto trading platform that combines the power of a centralized exchange (CEX) with an integrated onchain trading module. Recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Crypto Exchanges In Canada For 2026, BYDFi offers intuitive, low-fee trading across Spot and Perpetual Contracts to Copy Trading, and Automated Crypto Trading Bots, empowering both new and experienced traders to navigate digital assets with confidence.
BYDFi is dedicated to delivering a world-class crypto trading experience for every user.
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VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global crypto trading platform BYDFi will mark its 6th anniversary with a month-long celebration beginning on April 1, 2026, highlighting BYDFi's evolution into an all-in-one crypto trading platform built on a CEX + DEX dual-engine model. Over six years, BYDFi has strengthened infrastructure, user safeguards, and market access, reinforcing an operating foundation built for reliability.
A Month-Long Celebration for BYDFi's 6th Anniversary
Beginning on April 1, 2026, BYDFi's anniversary program will feature rewards of more than $1,000,000 USDT.
BYDFi's anniversary campaign will center on three major events: Warm-Up Tasks, covering onboarding, first trades, fiat purchase rewards, referrals, and community participation; Shoot to Win, a football-themed lucky-draw experience; and the Futures Golden Ball Cup, a two-round futures trading competition.
Together, these three events give both new and existing users more ways to join BYDFi's 6th anniversary while reflecting BYDFi's broader journey over the past six years.
For more event details, please visit the official website: BYDFi 6th Anniversary.
BYDFi's Evolution: From Core Trading to Broader Market Access
Over the past six years, BYDFi has grown into a global crypto trading platform serving more than 1 million users across 190+ countries and regions. Since launch, BYDFi has broadened product offerings, strengthened user safeguards, and expanded across both centralized and onchain trading.
Recent milestones shaped BYDFi's growth:
- July 2025: BYDFi supported tokenized U.S. equities through xStocks.
- August 2025: BYDFi entered a multi-year partnership with Newcastle United.
- August 2025: BYDFi launched BYDFi Card.
- February 2026: BYDFi launched TradFi trading on Web and App, extending access to stocks, gold, and silver.
- March 2026: BYDFi integrated perpetual futures market data into TradingView.
Global Presence, Industry Recognition, and the Reliability Behind the Platform
From June 2025 through March 2026, BYDFi built visibility across Asia and Europe through appearances in Seoul, Bali, Lisbon, Hong Kong, Bucharest, and Warsaw, strengthening industry connections and reinforcing BYDFi's long-term market commitment.
Over the same period, BYDFi received the following industry recognitions:
Behind this progress is the operating foundation BYDFi continues to build around reliability. BYDFi holds MSB registrations in the U.S. and Canada and is a member of South Korea's CODE VASP Alliance. BYDFi also maintains 100%+ Proof of Reserves with periodic public reporting and reinforces this transparency with an 800 BTC Protection Fund. Together with 24/7 multilingual support and timely official-channel responses, these measures reflect a user-first standard built for clarity, protection, and trust.
Looking Ahead: Building the Next Chapter of BYDFi
BYDFi is entering the next stage with a continued focus on product strength, user protection, and long-term trust. Michael, Co-Founder and CEO of BYDFi, shares:
"Six years is an important milestone for BYDFi, but what matters more is what BYDFi continues to build from here. Users expect consistency, clear standards, and continuous improvement as needs evolve."
He further adds, "For BYDFi, the next chapter is about strengthening the fundamentals: better infrastructure, stronger user protections, broader market access, and a trading experience designed to be practical, stable, and trusted over the long term."
About BYDFi
Established in 2020, BYDFi is a global crypto trading platform that combines the power of a centralized exchange (CEX) with an integrated onchain trading module. Recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Crypto Exchanges In Canada For 2026, BYDFi offers intuitive, low-fee trading across Spot and Perpetual Contracts to Copy Trading, and Automated Crypto Trading Bots, empowering both new and experienced traders to navigate digital assets with confidence.
BYDFi is dedicated to delivering a world-class crypto trading experience for every user.
BUIDL Your Dream Finance.
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BYDFi Marks 6th Anniversary with Month-Long Celebration, Built for Reliability
BYDFi Marks 6th Anniversary with Month-Long Celebration, Built for Reliability