NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

RSDH Confirms Three COVID-19 Cases at SJMC

Proactive measures taken to effectively contain spread as per MOH guidelines

SELANGOR, March 4, 2020 – Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care (RSDH) today confirmed that one
of its hospitals, Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC), has reported three cases of COVID-19. The
first two cases were treated at SJMC’s ER department and the third case was a staff member who
came into contact with the second patient in the ER.

Following these cases, SJMC temporarily closed its ER yesterday afternoon for two hours to
perform a thorough and extensive terminal cleaning and disinfection of the whole area. Once this
was completed, the ER was re-opened at 6.00pm on the same day.

The first case was a male patient who recently travelled to Italy and Singapore. He came to SJMC
on 26 February and is Malaysia’s 25 th case. SJMC saw its second case on 27 February. He was
also a male patient who had not recently travelled overseas. This is the 26 th case recorded in the
country. In both these cases, the patients were wearing face masks when they arrived at the
hospital. The staff at the screening stations directed the patients to the ER for further investigation
and both patients were discharged home directly from the ER for home quarantine while waiting for
their test results. The patients were subsequently admitted to Hospital Sungai Buloh (HSB) for
further treatment.

SJMC reported its third case of COVID-19 on 3 March, the 34th case in Malaysia. This involved a
staff member who came into contact with the second patient in the ER. Following this, all staff who
have had any contact with the two patients have been tested for COVID-19 and have been placed
under home quarantine. A number of these staff have since been cleared to return to work.

Greg Brown, Group Chief Executive Officer of RSDH, said that the staff member is currently
admitted at HSB receiving treatment. “We are monitoring their progress closely and ensuring that
our staff receives all necessary support. Complying with the international standards, we have the
best infection control measures in place to ensure that we limit any risk to staff, doctors, patients and
visitors, as well as the community we serve. We are also working very closely with the Ministry of
Health (MOH) on this matter, particularly with the office of the Director General of Health which has
provided their full support,” he added.

RSDH (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

(835501-P)

c/o Ara Damansara Medical Centre

Lot 2, Jalan Lapangan Terbang Subang
Seksyen U2, 40150 Shah Alam
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

Telephone: +60 3 5639 1212

www.ramsaysimedarby.com
Brown further highlighted that RSDH has implemented stringent safety protocols for its hospitals.
“We have taken proactive measures to protect our staff and doctors by requesting that all
international travel be postponed. Appropriate measures have also been undertaken to quarantine
staff who have already travelled outside Malaysia, particularly to the countries listed by MOH that
are affected by COVID-19. In addition to this, Infection Prevention and Control teams are frequently
conducting briefings at all our hospitals to all staff to minimise exposure and contain the spread.”

“We assure the public that we are taking all necessary measures to provide a safe environment for
our staff, doctors, patients and everyone who walks through our doors. As part of our strict safety
protocols, we have implemented screening stations at all entry points of our hospitals to ensure that
all patients and visitors are thoroughly screened in accordance with MOH guidelines. Also, we have
set up triage areas outside of the ER to manage suspected cases of COVID-19. RSDH and the
public health officials are working closely to ensure that patients receive excellent care and that all
procedures are followed to protect the community from COVID-19,” concluded Brown.

RSDH is committed to advocating the importance of hand washing and wearing the appropriate
personal protective equipment. The best way for members of the public to reduce the risk of
becoming infected with a respiratory virus, such as COVID-19, is to practice good personal hygiene.

ABOUT RAMSAY SIME DARBY HEALTH CARE

Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care (RSDH) is equally owned by Sime Darby Berhad and Ramsay
Health Care. The entity combines all Sime Darby’s portfolio of healthcare assets in Malaysia namely
Subang Jaya Medical Centre, Ara Damansara Medical Centre, ParkCity Medical Centre and Ramsay
Sime Darby Healthcare College, with Ramsay Health Care’s three hospitals in Indonesia RS Premier
Jatinegara, RS Premier Bintaro and RS Premier Surabaya. In addition, Ramsay Sime Darby Health
Care owns a Day Surgery Centre in Hong Kong. RSDH is steadfast in providing the highest quality
patient care, committed to the tagline “People caring for people”. With cutting edge technology, state-
of-the-art facilities and experienced consultants across a wide array of specialties, RSDH’s
experienced healthcare team is committed to the highest quality patient care, clinical outcomes, staff
and specialist wellbeing and stakeholder interest.

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RSDH (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

(835501-P)

c/o Ara Damansara Medical Centre

Lot 2, Jalan Lapangan Terbang Subang
Seksyen U2, 40150 Shah Alam
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

Telephone: +60 3 5639 1212

www.ramsaysimedarby.com