About Us
About SASMEC @IIUM
Sultan Ahmad Shah Medical Centre @IIUM (SASMEC @IIUM), formerly known as IIUM Medical Centre, was officially launched on 20th July 2016 by His Royal Highness, Sultan Ahmad Shah Al-Musta'in Billah, the 5th Sultan of Pahang and the Constitutional Head of IIUM at the time.
The construction work has begun way back in 2012 and it was formalised on 12th December 2012 with the Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of IIUM Medical Centre, marking the first step of initiation in the history of IIUM in regards to the prestigious healthcare institution.
Residing in the coastal city of Kuantan, the capital of Pahang, the centre stands proudly on a 27.8-acre site, housing 300 inpatient beds and is operated by more than 1,800 employees and 190 clinical specialists. As a university teaching hospital, it supports both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, serving as a vital facility for the University’s teaching and learning aside from functioning as the referral healthcare centre for the masses.
Worth noting that SASMEC @IIUM holds the distinction of being the first teaching hospital in Malaysia certified for Shariah-Based Quality Management System. This certification covers all aspects of hospital operations, including the use of halal medical products, Shariah-compliant amenities and the delivery of training that aligns with Islamic values.
On 18th March 2020, the IIUM Medical Centre was renamed to Sultan Ahmad Shah Medical Centre @IIUM. The renaming was approved by Her Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong, Tunku Hajah Azizah Maimunah Iskandariah binti Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj, who is also the current Constitutional Head of IIUM. This gesture was a tribute to the former Sultan of Pahang’s vision and legacy in supporting the amalgamation of Islamic values into modern medical practice.
SASMEC @IIUM is more than just a hospital, it is a manifestation of IIUM’s aspiration to integrate worldly human knowledge with Islamic perspectives in line with the Tawhidic Epistemology which deeply imbued in ethics, compassion and Shariah principles.
Mission
- Islamisation
- Clinical Excellence
- Comprehensive Care
Vision
To be a leading Centre of excellence and innovation for healthcare education, training and research in line with providing world-class healthcare in a safe environment according to Shariah compliance.
Core Values
- Responsibility
- Excellence
- Sincerity
- Trust
- Unity
Prof. Dato' Dr. Mohamed Saufi Awang
Hospital Director
Welcome to Sultan Ahmad Shah Medical Centre @IIUM (SASMEC @IIUM).
SASMEC @IIUM is on a journey to become a leading tertiary referral center in healthcare. As a newly established teaching hospital, we play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive healthcare education and services to the community.
Our website will provide you with detailed information about the wide range of services offered by our hospital, including 16 specialized clinics such as Orthopedics, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Radiology, Pediatrics, Obstetrics-Gynecology, Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT), Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, Neurology, Cardiology, Urology, Anesthesiology, Dietetics, Dentistry, and Emergency.
SASMEC @IIUM also offers various facilities for the public, patients, and their families. Our 11-storey building is equipped with 300 beds, 20 operating theaters, an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and labor suites. Additionally, there are shops, a hotel, a café, a prayer room, and a playground to meet visitors' needs.
With skilled professionals and state-of-the-art facilities, we are dedicated to serving the nation in line with our Vision and Mission. Since opening in July 2016, we have shown remarkable growth. By 2023, we had treated over 100,000 patients, and we expect this number to continue rising.
We are committed to becoming an outstanding medical centre that benefits not only the local community but also the wider ummah.
Jazzakallahu Khairan Kathira.
Prof. Dato’ Dr. Mohamed Saufi Awang
Hospital Director
(SASMEC @IIUM)
Nurul Amira Najihah Razali
Secretary to the Hospital Director
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mat Salleh Sarif
Director Clinical
(Surgical Services)
Mohd Khairuddin Aziz
Secretary to the Director Clinical (Surgical Services)
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Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohd Syafwan Adnan
Director Clinical
(Medical Services)
Nur Hananie Mohd Esam
Secretary to the Director Clinical (Medical Services)
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Mdm. Che Rokiah Ismail, RPh.
Director
(Clinical Support Services)
Nurul Shahida Mohd Yusof
Secretary to the Director (Clinical Support Services)
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Dr. Siti Zainab Tauhed
Director
(Administration)
Mazlina Mansor
Secretary to the Director (Administration)
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Sultan Ahmad Shah Medical Centre @IIUM (SASMEC @IIUM) operates as a Shariah-compliant hospital, ensuring that all operational lines, practices, and daily activities align with Shariah requirements. As a pioneering teaching hospital adopting these components, SASMEC @IIUM anticipates unique challenges, particularly where guidelines and policies differ from standard university practices. The hospital is dedicated to providing comprehensive Shariah-compliant services, including excellent clinical services, religious amenities, and staff trained to assist patients and visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.
Shariah Advisory Committee (SAC)
The SASMEC @IIUM Shariah Advisory Committee (SAC) was established in 2019, following approval from the Hospital Management Committee (HMC) in Meeting No. 1/2018 on 17th January 2018 and the University Management Committee (UMC) in Meeting No. 15/2019 on 16th October 2019. The SAC comprises appointed experts whose selection is based on their professional background, experience, and academic qualifications. Specifically, members must possess expertise in fields such as Islamic jurisprudence (Usul Fiqh), contemporary Shariah issues, and medical management. Currently, the SAC consists of the SASMEC @IIUM Hospital Director as Chairperson; internal IIUM experts in Shariah, Medicine, and other relevant fields; a representative from the Jabatan Mufti Negeri Pahang; local and international external experts; and the Shariah Officer from the Department of Shariah Compliance, who serves as the Committee Secretary
The main roles and responsibilities of SAC are: (1) to provide authoritative advice and guidance on all Shariah matters related to SASMEC @IIUM operations, services, and governance; (2) to recommend policies on Shariah matters to the relevant University authority; (3) to review, deliberate, and decide on Shariah compliance guidelines and procedures for both clinical and non-clinical practices; and (4) to examine and resolve Shariah issues referred by the subcommittee of the SAC, hospital management, or other relevant stakeholders.
SASMEC @IIUM Board of Visitors (SBV)
1) The Hospital Management Committee (HMC) Meeting No. 3/2020 on 30th November 2020 has approved the proposal of establishment of SASMEC @IIUM Board of Visitors (SBV) in relation to the stipulated guidelines, Terms of Reference and the board composition.
2) The Terms of Reference (TOR) of SBV are as follows:
a) To act as a liaison to strengthen the relationship between hospitals and local communities;
b) To plan for visit to the healthcare facility; and
c) To be involved in hospital programmes, whenever deemed necessary.
3) The list of external members of SBV is as follows:
1. Dato’ Dr. Rohaya A. Rahman
2. Dato’ Christopher Koh Teck Unn
3. En. Mohana Krishnan a/l Karuppiah
4. En. Hj. Ramli Hj. Awang
5. En. Hj. A. Gani Hj. Md. Akil
6. En. Khairul Anuar a/l Kin Moon
7. En. Jamal Mohamed Mohamed Farouk
