As Malaysia’s medical tourism soars, KPJ Penang and Phuoc Loc International have joined forces to bring high-quality services to Vietnamese patients Fast expanding medical tourism market Zabidi Haji Abdul Razak, CEO of KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital, told VIR that Malaysia welcomed 1 million medical tourists in 2017, with Vietnam ranking as the seventh. Malaysia provides quality healthcare services that are internationally recognised and accredited. Most of the professional doctors are trained overseas to meet the sophisticated needs of patients. It is easy for patients and visitors to communicate with health professionals in Malaysia, where English is widely spoken. To top it off, medical costs in Malaysia are about 10 per cent less than in regional peers like Thailand and Singapore, and give the same level of care. He added that KPJ Penang is starting to receive an increasing number of patients from Vietnam. Thus, the hospital decided to collaborate with Phuoc Loc International (PLI) to promote the Malaysian healthcare system to Vietnamese patients. Tie-up to promote Malaysian medical tourism Last weekend, KPJ Penang has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Phuoc Loc International to formally establish a framework of co-operation and facilitate collaboration between the organisations, which will ultimately… Read full this story
Source: Vietnam Breaking News
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Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), established in 2009 under the purview of the Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia, is entrusted with developing and nurturing the “Malaysia Healthcare” brand. MHTC enhances, coordinates, and promotes Malaysia’s healthcare travel industry by fostering industry collaborations and building valuable public-private partnerships both domestically and internationally. With 80 member hospitals nationwide, MHTC continues to elevate the healthcare travel ecosystem through strong branding, seamless patient experiences, and strategic market initiatives. In line with these efforts, MHTC is spearheading the Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism (MYMT) 2026, the nation’s first dedicated year to celebrate and advance healthcare travel. MYMT 2026 serves as a milestone initiative to showcase Malaysia’s world-class healthcare offerings, strengthen its position as the premier global healthcare destination, and highlight the industry’s significant contribution to the national economy. More information can be found at https://www.mhtc.org.my/.
