Solar Panel Installations

In addition to the BEI, IHH Malaysia has started implementing solar panel installations at all its 16 hospitals. As of November 2023, roof-top solar have been operationalised in our Pantai hospitals in Batu Pahat, Penang, Cheras, and Ampang. This initiative is part of the organisation’s efforts to increase the use of renewable energy and improve energy self-sufficiency. The remaining hospitals in Malaysia are expected to have their solar systems operational by the end of 2025.

Greening Operating Theatres

Alongside these energy initiatives, IHH Malaysia is also working on making its operating theatres more environmentally friendly. As a start, they have commenced reducing their usage on desflurane, an environmentally harmful anaesthetic gas. These steps are aligned with IHH’s broader goals of reducing environmental impact in healthcare and complement existing energy efficiency measures.

Mangrove Planting Initiative

IHH Malaysia has joined the country’s national effort to plant 1 million mangrove trees by 2030, a project led by Malaysia’s Environmental and Forestry Government Departments. In 2023, IHH Malaysia contributed to this goal by planting 2,827 mangrove saplings across various locations. In 2024, we plan to involve more hospitals in this initiative, continuing the effort to aid in the growth of mangrove ecosystems.