❤️ 10 best heart centres in Malaysia (2026)
The best heart centres in Malaysia in 2026, by our editorial score, are Gleneagles Hospital Penang, KPJ Ipoh Specialist Hospital and Subang Jaya Medical Centre. Last updated 31 October 2026 · How we rank
Cardiology and cardiothoracic centres for heart screening, angiograms, stenting and heart surgery.
📊 10 heart centres ranked across 6 states · 2 with a licence on record · 10 MSQH/JCI/ACHS-accredited · Also searched as: heart specialist, pakar jantung, 心脏专科
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Gleneagles Hospital Penang
IHH Healthcare hospital listing 300+ beds, a Health Screening Centre and a Heart Centre page.
Best for: Island residents and medical travellers.
✔ MOH🏅 MSQH accredited -
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KPJ Ipoh Specialist Hospital
235-bed KPJ Healthcare hospital in Ipoh listing eight screening packages, a Heart & Lung Centre and cardiothoracic surgery.
Best for: Ipoh and Perak residents.
✔ MOH🏅 MSQH accredited -
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Subang Jaya Medical Centre
Hospital with 442 licensed beds in Subang Jaya, with a cardiology service (angioplasty, pacemaker, heart surgery) and links to maternity and health-screening pages; JCI and MSQH stated on its site.
Best for: Subang, USJ and Petaling Jaya residents.
🏅 JCI, ACHSI, MSQH and SAMM accredited🏅 JCI accredited🏅 MSQH accredited -
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KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital
KPJ Healthcare hospital in Johor Bahru listing eight screening packages, a Heart & Lung Centre and Cardiac Centre, and describing itself as the only JCI-accredited hospital in Johor.
Best for: Johor Bahru residents needing screening or cardiac services.
🏅 JCI accredited🏅 JCI accredited🏅 MSQH accredited -
5
Institut Jantung Negara (National Heart Institute)
National cardiothoracic referral hospital with centres of excellence in cardiology, cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, a Health Screening Centre and JCI accreditation stated on its site.
Best for: Patients needing specialist cardiac care or complex cardiothoracic procedures.
🏅 JCI accredited🏅 MSQH accredited -
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KPJ Sabah Specialist Hospital
KPJ Healthcare hospital in Kota Kinabalu whose site lists normal and caesarean maternity packages, several health-screening packages and a Heart & Lung Centre.
Best for: Kota Kinabalu residents.
🏅 MSQH accredited -
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KPJ Selangor Specialist Hospital
174-bed KPJ Healthcare hospital in Shah Alam listing a Maternity Package, cardiac and thyroid screening packages, and a cardiothoracic surgery centre with angiogram and electrophysiology packages.
Best for: Shah Alam, Klang and Subang area residents.
🏅 MSQH accredited -
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Island Hospital
Hospital listing 600 beds, several health-screening packages (executive, comprehensive, cardiac arrhythmia) and ACHS International recognition for cardiology.
Best for: Penang residents and visitors wanting a multi-specialty hospital.
🏅 MSQH accredited -
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KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital
KPJ Healthcare hospital in Bukit Mertajam listing maternity and caesarean (LSCS) packages, screening packages, a heart screening package and a cardiothoracic surgery centre.
Best for: Seberang Perai residents.
🏅 MSQH accredited -
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Sunway Medical Centre
Tertiary hospital in Bandar Sunway with a Cardiac & Vascular Centre listed in its directory and published health packages (address seen on its contact page).
Best for: Klang Valley patients wanting a large hospital with cardiac and screening services.
🏅 MSQH accredited
Typical cost of heart centres in Malaysia (2026)
| Cardiology consultation with ECG | RM 150 – RM 450 |
| Treadmill stress test / echocardiogram | RM 300 – RM 900 |
| Cardiac CT calcium score / CT angiogram | RM 400 – RM 4,500 |
| Coronary angiogram (diagnostic) | RM 6,000 – RM 14,000 |
| Angioplasty with stent(s) | RM 25,000 – RM 60,000 |
| Bypass surgery (CABG) package | RM 70,000 – RM 150,000 |
Editorial estimates of typical market ranges, not a quote from any provider. Full guide →
Best heart centres by state
Penang 3 providers
See all 3 in Penang →Selangor 3 providers
See all 3 in Selangor →Perak 1 providers
Johor 1 providers
Kuala Lumpur 1 providers
Sabah 1 providers
FAQ
How much does a heart screening cost in Malaysia?
Basic cardiac checks (ECG, echo, stress test) often cost RM 300 – RM 1,500, and cardiac CT packages RM 400 – RM 4,500 depending on the scan. Ask what is included.
How much does a stent or angioplasty cost in Malaysia?
Private angioplasty with stents commonly ranges from about RM 25,000 to RM 60,000 depending on number and type of stents, room and fees. Get a written estimate before admission.
Should I go to a national heart institute or a private hospital heart centre?
Either can be suitable. Consider the procedure, your specialist, insurance panel and waiting time, and ask each for volume figures and surgical backup.
Does insurance cover heart procedures?
Hospitalisation policies often cover cardiac procedures subject to limits and pre-existing condition exclusions. Seek a guarantee letter for planned procedures.
Buyer guides
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