HEART CARE IN JOHOR
Dr Ng Kim Fong
Consultant Cardiologist & Electrophysiologist
Assessment and treatment for heart disease and heart rhythm conditions, with clear explanations of your options.
Cardiology · Heart rhythm assessment · Cardiac devices
MEET YOUR SPECIALIST
Cardiology, with a special focus on the heart’s electrical system.
Dr Ng is a consultant cardiologist and electrophysiologist practising in Johor. His work spans coronary artery disease, heart failure and the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal heart rhythms.
Electrophysiology is the branch of cardiology concerned with the electrical signals that control the heartbeat. This includes conditions such as atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia and slow heart rhythms.
Consultations in English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin.
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HOW WE CAN HELP
Explore common reasons for consultation and the investigations or treatments your specialist may discuss with you.
An assessment starts with your symptoms, medical history and examination. Tests may include an ECG, echocardiogram or ambulatory ECG monitoring, depending on the clinical question.
The appropriate test and monitoring duration depend on your symptoms and individual circumstances.
Treatment may involve medication, risk-factor management and, for selected patients, coronary angiography or angioplasty. Your doctor will explain the expected benefits, risks and alternatives.
Rhythm monitoring helps identify the cause of intermittent symptoms. An electrophysiology study can assess the heart’s electrical activity. Catheter ablation treats selected abnormal electrical circuits or triggers.
Ablation is suitable for selected patients. Outcomes and procedural risks vary with the rhythm problem and your overall health.
Cardiac devices have different roles. A pacemaker supports certain slow heart rhythms, an implantable defibrillator treats selected dangerous rhythms, and resynchronisation therapy can help some patients with heart failure.
Long-term care combines appropriate medication, follow-up and attention to factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, smoking and physical activity.
Investigations and procedures depend on clinical suitability and availability at the treating hospital.
HEART HEALTH VIDEO
Dr Ng explains the difference in this video from KPJ Healthcare.
KPJ Healthcare · 2 October 2025
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CLINIC MILESTONES
Dato’ Dennis visited Dr Ng Kim Fong’s clinic and cardiac catheterisation laboratory during the clinic opening in September 2024.
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Conferred by the Sultan of Johor in recognition of contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Acute Coronary Syndromes category, Moderated Complex Case Competition, for “Occlusive Explosion”.
Recognition from the Malaysian Medical Association’s SCHOMOS National Working Committee.
Webinar · 12 June 2025
1st Cardiology Update Kluang · 17 May 2025
26th Family Medicine Scientific Conference, Johor Bahru · 4–7 September 2024
NHAM Congress, Kuala Lumpur · 3–5 May 2024
Northern Johor Medical Update, Muar · 7 October 2023
MHRS Tour de EP: Borneo Chapter, Kota Kinabalu · 16 September 2023
Listed as invited-speaker contributions. Conference date ranges indicate the event dates.
PUBLICATIONS
A peer-reviewed case report on treating blood clots in both atria before left atrial appendage occlusion in a patient with atrial fibrillation.
Eur Heart J Case Rep. 2023;7(4):ytad165. DOI: 10.1093/ehjcr/ytad165
Read the open-access paperA prospective study examining endogenous GLP-1 levels and treatment response in prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
Original article title:
Endogenous GLP-1 levels play an important role in determining the efficacy of DPP-IV Inhibitors in both prediabetes and type 2 diabetes
Chong SC, Sukor N, Robert SA, Ng KF, Kamaruddin NA. Front Endocrinol. 2022;13:1012412.
View publicationA multi-ethnic study comparing GLP-1 responses and insulin resistance across glucose-tolerance states.
Original article title:
Fasting and stimulated glucagon-like peptide-1 exhibit a compensatory adaptive response in diabetes and pre-diabetes states: A multi-ethnic comparative study
Chong SC, Sukor N, Robert SA, Ng KF, Kamaruddin NA. Front Endocrinol. 2022;13:961432.
View publicationA clinical case highlighting echocardiography in the investigation of heart failure and intracardiac masses.
Original article title:
Unusual cause of heart failure in the young, the intracardiac mass: Diagnostic dilemmas solved by echocardiography
Siew KSW, Ng KF, Othman N, Lee CY. Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare. 2022;31. First published online in 2021.
View publicationTCTAP conference case abstracts published in a JACC supplement.
A TCTAP conference case examining coronary dissection during interventional treatment.
Original article title:
TCTAP C-114 Unforseen Dissection
Ng KF, Sim JH, Ng WP, Cheng JK, Kulasingham V, Mahadevan G. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2024;83(16 Suppl):S230–S234.
View publicationA TCTAP conference case exploring drug-coated balloon revascularisation for a chronic total occlusion lesion.
Original article title:
TCTAP C-148 Case Report: Successful Revascularization of de Novo Chronic Total Occlusion Lesion With Drug Coating Balloon
Ng WP, Cheng JK, Sim JH, Long RCS, Wong WS, Abdul Kadir A, Mahadevan G, Ng KF. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2024;83(16 Suppl):S297–S298.
View publicationMEDIA & PRESS
Selected coverage of Dr Ng’s work in heart rhythm care and the community.
FULL NEWSPAPER ARTICLE
心臟亂放電釀房顫
A Chinese-language health feature with Dr Ng Kim Fong (黃劍鋒醫生), discussing atrial fibrillation, stroke prevention and treatment options.
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Bernama reports on a pulsed field ablation procedure led by Dr Ng and the hospital’s cardiac electrophysiology team.
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Coverage of Dr Ng Kim Fong’s Rotary Club of Johor Bahru talk on recognising cardiac warning signs, prevention and advances in heart treatment.
Read on Apa Khabar TVCoverage of cryoballoon ablation with intracardiac echocardiography at KPJ Kluang, featuring Dr Ng’s comments on local heart rhythm care.
Read on Free Malaysia TodayA KPJ Healthcare announcement hosted by Malaysiakini describes cryoballoon ablation with intracardiac echocardiography at KPJ Kluang, featuring Dr Ng.
Hospital announcement
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A feature on Dr Ng Kim Fong’s work with Micra AV2 leadless pacemakers at KPJ Kluang and the hospital’s developing cardiac services.
Read on Apa Khabar TV
Pakar Kardiologi di KPJ Kluang kini secara rasmi ditubuhkan, dan ia juga merupakan satu-satunya pusat kardiologi di daerah Kluang.
Dengan kemasukan pakar kardiologi Dr Ng Kim Fong, Hospital KPJ Kluang telah melabur dalam peralatan pembedahan jantung terkini untuk menyediakan perkhidmatan perubatan berkualiti kepada pesakit yang memerlukannya di Kluang.
Dr Ng Kim Fong discusses the introduction of the Micra AV leadless pacemaker at Hospital Sultanah Aminah and its role in selected patients’ care.
Read on Apa Khabar TV
A report on free community health screenings at AEON Mall Kulai, featuring Dr Ng Kim Fong’s heart-health counselling and emphasis on prevention.
Read on Apa Khabar TV
Oriental Daily covered a free community health event planned with KPJ Kluang, quoting Dr Ng in his role as founder and adviser of the Johor Doctors Association.
Read on Oriental DailyA Bernama report carried by Malaysiakini quotes Dr Ng on the health concerns surrounding the charcoal-coffee trend.
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A Sin Chew Daily feature on cryoballoon ablation for two patients at Johor Bahru’s Hospital Sultanah Aminah.
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A Sin Chew Daily feature examining Johor’s healthcare response during the COVID-19 pandemic, with views from the medical community.
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A Sin Chew Daily report on vaccination progress in Johor, featuring Dr Ng’s call for more clinics to participate in the vaccination programme.
View the full clippingUtusan Malaysia reports Dr Ng’s comments, as president of the Johor Doctors Association, on fair permanent appointments and training opportunities for contract doctors.
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Profiles Dr Ng’s community work through the Johor Doctors Association, covering rural screening, home visits for underserved residents and support for pandemic frontliners.
Read on New Straits TimesCovers a food-aid donation supporting frontliners and COVID-19 patients in Pasir Gudang, coordinated with the Johor Doctors Association and local partners.
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Reports on the negative-pressure Isoresus chamber at Sultan Ismail Hospital, an initiative proposed by Dr Ng to support safer stabilisation of patients with COVID-19.
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A report on COVID-19 screening for flood-relief volunteers, with Dr Ng commenting as president of the Johor Doctors Association.
Read on New Straits TimesIn this June 2020 report, Dr Ng Kim Fong urged the public to remain vigilant despite falling Covid-19 case numbers and to follow safety measures including masks in crowds, regular handwashing and physical distancing.
Read on The StarFMT reports on the Johor Doctors Association’s work with volunteers to produce and distribute protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read on Free Malaysia Today
A Sin Chew Daily print feature on Dr Ng’s community medical work and support for healthcare services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Print newspaper feature · Johor edition, page 7View the full clipping
A donated portable ECG machine strengthened community screening by the Johor Doctors Association, led by Dr Ng, including a medical camp in Mersing.
Read on The Iskandarian
Dr Ng and community partners organised a medical camp for 81 elderly residents in Johor Bahru, providing screening and consultations, including bedside care.
Read on The Iskandarian
A newspaper clipping about community fundraising and medical equipment donations, featuring the Johor Doctors Association’s support for frontline healthcare services.
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A New Straits Times feature on frontline service during the pandemic.
Patient’s face blurred for privacy.
Read on New Straits TimesA Sin Chew report on the Johor Doctors Association’s collaboration with Nestlé to deliver supplies to CAC and PKRC facilities.
Read on Sin Chew DailyA Sin Chew report on fundraising by the Johor Doctors Association to purchase protective equipment for frontliners.
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YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT
Bring what you have. You don’t need to arrange new tests before your consultation unless your healthcare team asks you to.
Note when they started, how long they last and what you were doing when they occurred.
Bring an up-to-date list of medicines and supplements, including doses and any allergies.
Bring referral letters, ECGs, blood tests, scans and procedure reports, if available.
Write down what matters to you so you can discuss it during your visit.
APPOINTMENTS
Contact the hospital appointment team to confirm Dr Ng’s clinic availability, location and any referral or insurance requirements.
Kluang · Resident consultant
Consultation Room 1, Level 1
+60 7-771 8999Ask for extension 234
Hospital appointment pageJohor Bahru · Sessional
Level 4, Sessional Clinic
+60 7-301 1000Ask for Dr Ng’s clinic
Hospital appointment pageBatu Pahat · Sessional
Level 2, Suite 8
+60 7-459 1000Ask for extension 167
Hospital appointment pageAppointment requests are handled by the hospital. An enquiry does not confirm a booking.
COMMON QUESTIONS
A cardiologist assesses and treats heart conditions. An electrophysiologist is a cardiologist with further training in heart rhythm disorders and treatments such as ablation and cardiac devices.
Yes. A standard ECG records only a short period. If symptoms come and go, your doctor may recommend a Holter or longer monitoring to try to record your rhythm during an episode.
Continue your prescribed medicines unless your treating team has given you specific instructions. Contact the hospital if you are unsure about preparation for a scheduled test or procedure.