You wouldn’t believe it — Sarawak now has world-class cancer technology
Sarawak’s healthcare sector has entered a new era.
Borneo Medical Centre (Kuching), together with the Sarawak Government, has invested RM20 million to bring in two world-class cancer diagnostic and treatment technologies — marking a major leap toward international-standard healthcare in the state.
For years, many Sarawakians had to fly to Kuala Lumpur or overseas for advanced cancer care.
Today, these technologies have arrived in Borneo for the very first time, allowing patients to receive world-class treatment right here at home.
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🌐 Sarawak’s Medical Upgrade
Location: Borneo Medical Centre, Kuching
Total Investment: RM20,000,000+
Two Landmark Technologies:
• Halcyon Radiotherapy System
• Gallium-68 PSMA PET/CT Scan (for highly accurate prostate cancer detection)
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1. A New Milestone for Sarawak Healthcare
This major investment reflects the strong collaboration between the Sarawak Government and Borneo Medical Centre, with shared goals to:
• Provide faster, safer, and more precise cancer treatment
• Reduce the need for long-distance medical travel
• Raise awareness of early cancer screening
• Build Sarawak into a regional medical hub for Borneo
According to the Sarawak leadership:
“Public-private partnership is essential to ensure everyone can access high-quality healthcare.”
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2. Technology Highlights
① Halcyon Radiotherapy System
🚀 Delivers a radiotherapy session in under 1 minute — 3× faster than conventional machines.
Benefits include:
• Higher speed
• More accurate targeting
• Reduced side effects
• A smoother, more comfortable patient experience
This also allows hospitals to treat more patients per day and shorten waiting times significantly.
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② Gallium-68 PSMA PET/CT Scan
🔍 Over 90% accuracy in detecting and assessing prostate cancer
🕒 Results in just 24 hours
Key advantages:
• Rapid and precise diagnosis
• Detects even early-stage or recurrent prostate cancer
• Helps specialists plan highly targeted treatments
• Saves time, travel, and medical costs
For rural patients especially:
One less trip means less stress, less cost, and quicker treatment.
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3. Why Sarawak is Investing in Global-Standard Medical Tech
Sarawak has strong potential to become a medical tourism hub for Borneo and neighbouring countries, thanks to:
• Modern facilities now enhanced with world-class technology
• Skilled medical professionals
• A peaceful, nature-rich environment ideal for recovery
• More affordable treatment options compared to overseas
With this upgrade, Sarawak moves closer to being recognized as a regional centre of medical excellence.
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4. How This Benefits Sarawak — 8 Key Impacts
1. Local cancer patients no longer need to travel to KL or abroad
2. Faster and more accurate cancer diagnosis
3. Strengthens Sarawak’s position as a medical tourism destination
4. Attracts top medical talent and specialists to the state
5. Promotes early cancer screening awareness
6. Reduces time and financial burden on rural communities
7. Elevates public-private collaboration in healthcare
8. Accelerates Sarawak’s overall medical technology development
This investment is more than a hospital upgrade —
it’s a declaration that Sarawak is ready to lead Borneo in medical innovation.
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5. Conclusion — Sarawak’s New Era of Cancer Care Begins Now
With the RM20 million introduction of the Halcyon Radiotherapy System and Gallium-68 PSMA PET/CT Scan, Sarawak finally has access to world-class cancer technologies.
Starting today—
Patients can receive cutting-edge diagnosis and treatment
without flying, without long waiting lists, and without leaving their families behind.
Sarawak is stepping confidently into a new chapter of advanced healthcare.
