HKL Seeks Public Help To Trace Family Of Unidentified Patient
Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) is seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down the family members or acquaintances of a patient who has been receiving treatment at the hospital since Aug 17. HKL said ...
Source: BERNAMA · September 22, 2026 at 4:32 AM · AI-assisted report
Single-sourceKUALA LUMPUR, 22 SEPTEMBER 2026 —
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) is appealing to the public for help in locating the family members or acquaintances of an unidentified male patient who has been receiving treatment at the facility since Aug 17.
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The hospital said the patient, who goes by the name "Thambirajan", was admitted to the Emergency and Trauma Department after suffering a stroke but arrived without any identification documents and has been unable to provide further details about himself.
The absence of verified next-of-kin is impeding decisions on the patient's ongoing treatment and subsequent care arrangements, HKL said in a statement. The hospital's Medical Social Work Department conducted an investigation and found that the patient could not supply his full name or identification card number, leaving the facility without a legal representative to consult on medical consent or discharge planning.
Following the internal inquiry, the Medical Social Work Department referred the case to the National Registration Department (NRD) in an attempt to establish the patient's identity through official records. HKL said checks with the NRD returned no matches for the details provided by the patient, leaving his legal identity unresolved and the hospital without a pathway to contact relatives through government databases.
HKL has therefore urged any family members, relatives, or acquaintances of the patient to come forward or contact the hospital immediately to discuss the patient's condition and care requirements. The hospital emphasised that prompt engagement is necessary to ensure that treatment and subsequent care can proceed smoothly and in accordance with the patient's best interests.
Any inquiries or information regarding the patient can be directed to the HKL Medical Social Work Department at 03-2615 5959.
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