It is an approach that improves the quality of life for patients and their families facing problems associated with Serious illnesses, through the prevention and relief of suffering, and treatment of pain and other problems, physical, psychosocial and spiritual.
– World Health Organisation (WHO, 2002)
Serious illnesses include cancer, organ failure, AIDS, and progressive neurological conditions.
We believe that every patient deserves to experience life’s final journey, free of suffering and with dignity. For over 30 years, Hospis Malaysia has been working with patients in the community, supported by the community.
Because of your trust, we can focus entirely on what matters: providing evidence-guided clinical support and a steady hand to those who need it most. We don’t charge our patients, because alleviation of suffering shouldn’t come with an invoice.
Today, Hospis Malaysia is the nation’s largest hospice, supporting 1,500 patients every year and training around 800 healthcare workers and medical students annually.
Patients
referred
Home Visits
home visits
emergency after-hours home visits
Phone Consultation & Support
calls
emergency after-hours calls
Education & Training
medical undergraduates &
postgraduates trained
participants in workshops, symposiums & webinars
Advocacy
campaigns and
engagement activities
Reaching over
individuals
“With HM, we found quality of life in this limited time,” she says. “More humane, more personal, more peaceful.”
Her advice: Don’t wait. Love deeply. Do what matters.
“Ramai terkejut bila tahu jururawat datang ke rumah secara percuma. Mereka tak tahu penjagaan paliatif komuniti wujud dan sangat membantu pesakit yang sudah tak larat ke hospital.”
“After hospital discharge, those first few months are critical. Without proper follow-up, patients can deteriorate quickly. With HM, I never felt abandoned. Their presence itself is therapeutic.”
“Their care is professional, compassionate, and truly dedicated. We are deeply grateful.”
For Liew Yen, HM’s support has restored not only mobility, but also dignity, comfort and peace of mind for her family.
“Looking back, there have been so many special moments with HM — seeing Gilbert kneel again, stand for a few extra seconds, and regain his strength. HM’s care goes far beyond medical support..
A year into HM’s care, her husband regained some mobility and could walk short distances with support. “Palliative care isn’t just for patients — it’s for caregivers too. HM helped me care for my husband with dignity..