HRPB Cardiology Team Makes History Again, Wins ACC 2026 World Title

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- The Cardiology team from Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun (HRPB), Ipoh has once again brought pride to Malaysia by emerging as world champions in the Fellows-in-Training (FITs) Jeopardy competition at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Conference 2026 in New Orleans.

The achievement was secured through the combined efforts of three young Malaysian specialists, Dr Chen Tai Meng, Dr Ang Jian-Gang and Dr Yee Shen Yew, who outperformed participants from various countries.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the prestigious accomplishment proves that Malaysian medical specialists are on par with the best at the international level.

“Congratulations also to Dr Nor Hanim Mohd Amin (Head of HRPB'S Cardiology Department) and the entire HRPB Cardiology team for their strong leadership and support.

“This success marks an extraordinary ‘hat-trick’ of excellence after winning the national title organised by the National Heart Association of Malaysia in 2024 and the regional ACC Asia title in Singapore in 2025,” he said in a post on X today.

Held from March 28 to 30, the FITs Jeopardy is a prestigious interactive learning platform that combines elements of quizzes, competition and education, specifically for cardiology trainees to enhance their knowledge and build global professional networks.

-- BERNAMA