KUALA LUMPUR: KPJ Healthcare Bhd has emerged as Asean's strongest healthcare facilities brand, according to the Brand Finance Asean 500 2026 report, with a Brand Strength Index score of 86.8 out of 100.

The healthcare group also ranked second among Asean's most valuable healthcare facilities brands, after its brand value rose 45 per cent to US$305 million from US$211 million in 2025.

The increase followed a 71 per cent rise in brand value recorded a year earlier, marking a second consecutive year of growth.

KPJ climbed 49 places in the overall Asean 500 ranking to 182nd in 2026 from 231st previously, placing it among the region's 200 most valuable brands.