We are delighted to welcome En. Yasser ‘Arafat Bin Ishak as Chief Executive Officer of IIUM Medical Specialist Centre. En. Yasser ‘Arafat has a diverse, extensive and successful experience in the healthcare field, particularly within KPJ Healthcare Berhad, with over 20 years of experience managing hospitals in the KPJ Group, a prominent private healthcare organization in Malaysia. His journey began as an Accountant at KPJ Ipoh, and he progressively continue his leadership roles as GM and CEO in various KPJ hospitals across Penang, Kuching, Kota Bharu, and Kuantan. Throughout his career, he has effectively overseen hospital planning, development, and operations, demonstrating a keen focus on staff training and development.
En. Yasser ‘Arafat has been instrumental in the growth and expansion of the KPJ Group, playing a key role in establish hospitals like KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital and KPJ Pahang Specialist Hospital. He is a Chartered Accountant, with a Bachelor of Accounting from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) in 1994 and a Master of Business Administration from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) in 2006.
Passionate about healthcare, he is committed to excellence and innovation. He enjoys collaborative efforts, sharing knowledge, and working with teams to achieve common goals. His mission is to deliver quality, accessible, and affordable healthcare services with a patient-centered approach.
We are confident that under En. Yasser ‘Arafat’s leadership, IIUM Medical Specialist Centre will continue to thrive and uphold its commitment to providing outstanding healthcare services. Welcome on board.