3 June 2025

CIC/CIR/RES/2025/06

Dear all valued Sponsors and CROs,

Greetings from CIC.

NOTIFICATION ON TEMPORARY LIFT SYSTEM REPLACEMENTS IN EAST TOWER, UMMC (DURATION: 1 JUNE 2025 – 24 JANUARY 2026)

With all due respect, the above matter is referred to. 2. 

It is hereby notified that the Lift System Replacement Works in the East Tower, Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC), are being implemented according to the replacement implementation schedule, which will involve a total of eleven (11) lift units, with a breakdown of nine (9) lift units in the East Tower and another two (2) lift units on the covered walkway connecting the Main Tower with the East Tower from 1st June 2025 until 24th January 2026 as follows:

Implementation PhaseLift PositionNo. of UnitsDate of ImplementationNo. of Days
Main Lobby LiftService LiftLink Bridge
Phase 11,4 & 59 (TSSU)1A6 units01/10/2025–24/01/2026115 days
Phase 22, 6 & 73 (Garbage) & 8 (UPAS)2A01/06/2025–24/09/202501/10/2025 – 24/01/2026115 days

3.      During this period, two (2) lifts will remain operational for public usage in East Tower as usual, while one (1) lift will be designated for trolley usage according to a schedule. This may cause some inconvenience and could potentially affect clinical research activities due to logistical limitations.  To ensure smooth movement and minimize inconvenience, CIC respectfully submits a formal request to designate Lift No. 2 as a priority logistics lift during specific time slots to support the following essential clinical research activities, especially daily logistics operations requiring lift access, including:

4.      We are aware of the possible impact on your scheduled activities and would greatly appreciate it if you could plan your visits accordingly.  In line with our operational needs during the above period, schedule for the use of Lift No. 2 can be referred to in the following schedule:

Schedule Lift No. 2 for CIC Operational ActivitiesDayTime
Monday to Friday12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday(Additional Time Slots)Morning Session: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
 Afternoon Session: 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

o   Please refer to the above schedule for the designated time slots allocated for logistics and goods movement.

o   Priority usage will be given to senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and essential service staff during peak hours.

o   Strict adherence to the schedule is required to avoid congestion and ensure efficient operations.

o   Staff and visitors are encouraged to use the stairs for short distances to reduce waiting time.

o   Please cooperate with the security and UMMC Engineering Department for any guidance or support.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this time and apologize for any inconvenience caused. 

Thank you for your kind cooperation.