KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 28 -- The UM Specialist Centre (UMSC) has rolled out Q-Ward, Malaysia's first fully operational smart ward with advanced digital systems designed to improve patient care and streamline hospital operations.

According to UMSC Chief Executive Officer Norzaiton Senusi, she said Q-Ward provides real-time access to care and services through bedside technology.

"We are proud to introduce our very own Smart Ward, one that truly sets us apart from other hospitals in Malaysia. I would say that we are the first in the country to establish a fully-fledged Q-Ward within our hospital.

"The concept of a smart ward was first pioneered at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in London with the launch of iWard. Building on that model...