Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh

ENT Surgeon · Medical Director

Two decades of speaking up for patients, doctors and hospitals, in Malaysia and across Asia.

PresidentAsian Hospital Federation

PresidentAssociation of Private Hospitals Malaysia

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About

Consultant ENT surgeon and medical director at Prince Court Medical Centre, Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh leads the Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia and the Asian Hospital Federation, after decades with the Malaysian Medical Association and MSO-HNS. He works toward care people can reach without risking their livelihoods.

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1October 2026

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Healthcare financing is at a crossroads.

Healthcare financing is at a crossroads. Rising costs and unequal access demand smarter investment in prevention, primary care and financial protection. Affordable systems must spend efficiently; sustainable…

At a glance

Showing up, organising, listening

17Editions of the ENT Summit, which he founded as Sinus Forum Asia in 2010

2Hospital associations he leads as President: APHM and the Asian Hospital Federation

3Major honours since 2022: MMA Gold Medal, IHH Medical Excellence Award, ICON Award

580⁺Notes from the field in his journal, from 2016 to today

Key milestones

From the ENT clinic to national healthcare policy

Every milestone comes from his own journal entries. Each new appointment, award or talk becomes a new point on the line.

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2006
President, Malaysian Society of ORL–HNS
Elected President for 2006–07 after three terms as Hon. General Secretary, one of the longest in the society’s history.
2010
Founds Sinus Forum Asia, later the ENT Summit
A conference built like a talk show, with live surgery, debates and instant Q&A. It later grows to include SIGMA and the NaviFESS cadaveric course (from 2016).
2018
President, Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia
Represents Malaysia at the 42nd World Hospital Congress in Brisbane. Re-elected for 2020–21, leads APHM’s dialogue with government through the pandemic, and continues as President.
2022
Gold Medal, Malaysian Medical Association
Receives the MMA Gold Medal from MMA President Dr Muruga Raj, and chairs a session on patient experience at Hospital Management Asia in Bangkok.
2024
President, Asian Hospital Federation
Leads the federation of hospital associations from Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, India and Malaysia. Receives the IHH Medical Excellence Award in Mumbai.
2025
Thomas Materson ICON Award
Honoured for his contributions to healthcare at the Global Health Asia Pacific Awards 2025, and chairs the Asian Hospital Federation board in Osaka.
2026
17th ENT Summit, IFOS Istanbul & healthcare financing
Opens the 17th ENT Summit, lectures on minimal sinus surgery at the IFOS World Congress in Istanbul, and joins the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries panel on healthcare financing.

Involvement

Where he serves

Seven areas of work across clinical practice, hospital leadership, associations, education and academia.

Clinical practice

Consultant ENT Surgeon & Medical Director

Prince Court Medical Centre, KL
Nasal & sinus disease, allergy
Minimal sinus surgery
Clinical governance, IHH Malaysia

APHM

Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia

President
Annual International Healthcare Conference
Dialogue with MOH & MOF
Public–private partnership

AHF

Asian Hospital Federation

President, from 2024
Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Philippines
Singapore, India, Malaysia
Board meetings across Asia

MMA

Malaysian Medical Association

Chairman, MMA Wilayah, 2004
Deputy Hon. Secretary, ~6 years
Hon. General Secretary, 2013–14
Gold Medal, 2022

MSO-HNS

Malaysian Society of ORL–Head & Neck Surgeons

Hon. General Secretary, 3 terms
President, 2006–07
Meritorious Award, 2012
Editor, 30-year history

Education

ENT Summit · SIGMA · NaviFESS

Founded 2010 as Sinus Forum Asia
17th edition held in 2026
Live surgery & e-Q&A
Cadaveric course from 2016

Teaching

Perdana University & beyond

Adjunct lecturer since inception
Houseman Survival Course, Ipoh
CME for GPs nationwide
Talks for pharmacists

Journal

Notes from the field

Meetings, talks, ideas and moments, written in his own words.

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Speaking1 Oct 2026

Healthcare financing is at a crossroads.

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Life & Community1 Oct 2026

Spent the evening at a Mercedes F1 party with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team drivers George Russell and…

Spent the evening at a Mercedes F1 party with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. I also had the opportunity to take a photo with our host, Martin Schulz, President and CEO…

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Speaking29 Sep 2026

We held a panel discussion on Financing Tomorrow.

We held a panel discussion on Financing Tomorrow. Speakers discussed how investment and public policy can better connect healthcare, housing, and economic growth. The session highlighted the need for…

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Leadership & Policy28 Sep 2026

Tun Dr Siti Hasmah will be remembered not only for her service, but for her enduring compassion and…

Tun Dr Siti Hasmah will be remembered not only for her service, but for her enduring compassion and commitment to preventive healthcare. She reminded us that early screening and timely treatment can save…

The government must urgently increase financial support for three vital healthcare regulatory and…

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Publications & Media26 Sep 2026

The government must urgently increase financial support for three vital healthcare regulatory and…

The government must urgently increase financial support for three vital healthcare regulatory and quality bodies to prevent standards from eroding, says Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM)…

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Speaking25 Sep 2026

Lecture and Panel Session in Jakarta at the Global Health Asia Pacific: Aesthetics Wellness and Longevity

Lecture and Panel Session in Jakarta at the Global Health Asia Pacific: Aesthetics Wellness and Longevity Evidence-based longevity care starts with a comprehensive assessment of cardiovascular, metabolic,…

Speaking

On stage, from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul

Plenaries, panels and teaching sessions on healthcare policy, technology, patient safety and ENT practice.

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2026JakartaGlobal Health Asia Pacific: lecture and panel on evidence-based longevity care→2026IstanbulIFOS World ENT Congress: minimal sinus surgery, Rhinology track→2026Kuala LumpurInstitute and Faculty of Actuaries: panel on healthcare financing→2026ColomboGlobal Health Sri Lanka Awards: talk on medical tourism→2025OsakaChairs the Asian Hospital Federation special board meeting as President→2024ManilaOfficiates the Philippines Hospital Association’s 75th anniversary conference→

Publications & media

Written, published and in the media

Books, papers and opinion pieces he has written or edited, and his appearances on television, radio, podcasts and in the press. A selection; the full list is on the Publications & Media page.