Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City (SMC), has achieved a milestone in Malaysian healthcare by introducing the nation’s first photon-counting CT scanner.
This next-generation technology elevates medical imaging to a new standard by delivering ultra-high resolution across a wide range of clinical applications, from cardiology and neurology to oncology, musculoskeletal, paediatric, and pulmonology cases.
It supports more precise visualisation, enabling clinicians to detect conditions with greater clarity and accuracy.
At the same time, it lowers radiation exposure, helping to enhance overall diagnostic confidence.
This landmark deployment reaffirms SMC’s position at the forefront of medical innovation in Malaysia.
It also underscores its steadfast commitment to delivering world-class healthcare to Malaysians through continuous investment in advanced diagnostic solutions.
Photon-counting CT Will Redefine Diagnostic Precision and Patient Safety
Photon-counting CT is a significant leap in how clinicians visualise and understand the human body.
This technology detects and measures individual photons, resulting in images that are sharper, clearer, and more detailed.
With this system, clinicians can:
- Discern subtle tissue variations
- Identify micro-lesions
- Evaluate organ structures
with exceptional precision, all while reducing the radiation dose delivered.
The outcome: safer, faster, and more comfortable scans for all patients, including children, older adults, and those needing multiple examinations.
Empowering Care Through Innovation, Photon-counting CT
Dato’ Lau Beng Long, President of Sunway Healthcare Group, noted,
At Sunway Healthcare Group, we are guided by one mission: to deliver the highest standard of care through innovation and excellence. By introducing Malaysia’s first photon-counting CT, we are empowering our clinicians with an advanced diagnostic tool that enhances precision, supports confident clinical decision-making, and improves patient comfort. This milestone reflects our continued commitment to elevating healthcare standards and providing world-class care to every patient.
A Strategic Partnership Elevating Global Standards
The system, developed by Siemens Healthineers, represents decades of research in photon-counting detector technology, Ms. Siow Ai Li, Managing Director of Siemens Healthineers Malaysia, said.
Photon-counting CT is a breakthrough that transforms diagnostic imaging worldwide. We are proud to collaborate with Sunway Medical Centre to bring this technology to Malaysia. Together, we are unlocking new frontiers in precision diagnostics that will help clinicians make faster and more confident treatment decisions.
With advanced spectral imaging and AI-enabled support tools such as myExam Companion and GO Technologies, the system delivers consistent high-quality results across every scan.
Dr. Adam Pany bin Abdullah, Senior Consultant Interventional Radiologist at SMC, added,
Photon-counting CT fundamentally changes what we can see and how we care for patients. Its ultra-high resolution allows us to detect small lesions and subtle changes clearly. Faster scans at lower doses mean safer, more comfortable exams, even for children and the elderly. For clinicians, it improves workflow and diagnostic confidence.
Reinforcing a Legacy of Excellence
As Malaysia’s largest private quaternary hospital, Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City, has been named Malaysia’s top hospital.
It also debuted among the world’s top 350 in Newsweek’s World’s Best Smart Hospitals 2026.
The hospital was also recognised as Malaysia’s No. 1 hospital in 2025 and ranked among the World’s Top 250 Hospitals in 2024 and 2025 by Newsweek.
With the introduction of photon-counting CT, the hospital further strengthens its leadership role in the region.
This advancement provides patients and clinicians with access to safer, world-class diagnostics and more personalised care.
Disclaimers:
The statements by Siemens Healthineers’ customers described herein are based on results that were achieved in the customer’s unique setting.
Because there is no “typical” hospital or laboratory and many variables exist, like:
- Hospital size
- Sample mix
- Case mix
- Level of IT
- Automation adoption
There can be no guarantee that other customers will achieve the same results.