PENANG, 12 JUNE 2024 – DC Healthcare Holdings Berhad (DC Healthcare), a leading provider of non-invasive and minimally invasive aesthetic medical services, proudly announces the inauguration of the new Dr. Chong Clinic in AutoCity, Penang. The distinguished presence of His Excellency Tun Dato’ Seri Utama Ahmad Fuzi bin Haji Abdul Razak, the Governor of Penang, graced the event, marking a significant milestone in DC Healthcare’s expansion into the Northern Region of Malaysia.
A standout feature of the occasion was DC Healthcare’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), exemplified through generous donations to the local community. In line with this ethos, DC Healthcare has already made a substantial impact on over 400 families through its CSR initiatives in the first half of 2024. Today’s event saw further contributions, including donations to the Charity Foundation of the Governor of Penang and the distribution of school bags to 600 local students, extending the Group’s positive influence on over 1,000 individuals. These initiatives underscore DC Healthcare’s dedication to community welfare.
Dr. Chong Tze Sheng, Managing Director of DC Healthcare, remarked, “As Malaysia’s premier listed aesthetic company, we take pride in offering top-quality, affordable services. We foresee aesthetic care becoming a necessity rather than a luxury. With the invaluable support of His Excellency Tun Dato’ Seri Utama Ahmad Fuzi bin Haji Abdul Razak, we are steadfast in our commitment to raising the bar in the health aesthetic industry. Penang’s reputation as a health tourism hub provides a solid foundation for our expansion, enabling us to cater to visitors from neighbouring countries such as Australia, China, Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore. Our objective is to position Penang as a leading destination for health tourism, with a focus on accessible and comprehensive medical aesthetic care. The grand opening of our new clinic marks a significant stride towards realizing this vision.”
The presence of His Excellency Tun Dato’ Seri Utama Ahmad Fuzi at the grand opening underscores his unwavering dedication to fostering the growth of the medical aesthetic sector in Penang. His endorsement reflects a clear commitment to supporting local enterprises like DC Healthcare, poised to enhance Penang’s standing as a premier health tourism destination. With the Governor’s backing, DC Healthcare is well-equipped to innovate and expand its services, contributing substantially to the region’s reputation for accessible, high-quality medical aesthetic care. This partnership underscores a mutual aspiration to integrate aesthetic health services into Penang’s offerings, enriching the state’s economic and healthcare landscape.
Since its inception in 2016 until its listing in July 2023, Dr. Chong Clinic has served over 75,000 patients. Additionally, DC Healthcare has expanded its footprint with the addition of nine new branches nationwide. In 2024 alone, the Group has opened four Dr. Chong Clinics in Taman Molek (Johor Bahru), Bandar Seri Botani (Ipoh), Auto City (Penang), and Publika (Kuala Lumpur), alongside four DC Body outlets in USJ Taipan (Selangor), Auto City (Penang), Publika (Kuala Lumpur), and Bukit Indah (Johor Bahru).
With these recent additions, DC Healthcare now operates a total of 17 medical aesthetic clinics and four DC Body outlets nationwide, significantly expanding the accessibility and availability of its premium wellness and medical aesthetic services to a wider audience. Looking ahead, DC Healthcare remains committed to enhancing its competitiveness in the medical aesthetics sector by further expanding clinics across Southern and Northern Malaysia, recruiting highly skilled staff, and continually upgrading medical equipment with cutting-edge technology to support growth and enhance service quality.
