Kuala Lumpur, 17 October 2024 — The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) showcases Malaysia Healthcare Pavilion in Indonesia at Batam Medica Expo (BME) 2024 from 17th to 20th October in Batam Mega Mall. This marks an opportunity to share Malaysia Healthcare offerings to the Batam audience—a new and emerging market in MHTC’s Indonesia market strategy. Rahmatullah Baragau, Director of Indonesia Market, stated, " In 2019, Malaysia received over 1.3 million medical tourists, and a significant portion came from Indonesia. Batam and Kepulauan Riau (KEPRI) present substantial growth opportunities for Malaysia's healthcare tourism industry. Their geographic proximity, expanding population, and increasing healthcare demand position these regions as key areas for expanding Malaysia's role as a preferred medical tourism destination. This is why MHTC will be increasingly focusing on these regions in the coming years as part of our ASEAN market strategy."
BME’s participating hospitals include:
Together, these healthcare institutions will showcase the best of Malaysia’s medical offerings, highlighting the advanced care available for Indonesian patients.
MHTC remains committed in positioning Malaysia as the preferred healthcare travel destination for medical tourists from Indonesia, seeking quality medical treatments and services to complement their local healthcare. Recognising the growing needs of Indonesian healthcare travellers, MHTC seeks to further augment its offerings by providing a comprehensive platform to access treatment information and second opinions for medical care abroad.
For Indonesian patients seeking information about Malaysia Healthcare and its services, please contact the Malaysia Healthcare Representative Office in Indonesia at +62 812 8971 0029 / +62 819 0898 9386, visit https://malaysiahealthcare.org/, or connect with us on social media at www.facebook.com/MHTCMalaysia or on LinkedIn (Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council).
For media inquiries and further information, please contact:
Rahmatullah Baragau
Director, Indonesia Market
Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council
rahmat.b@mhtc.org.my
About Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council
Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), founded in 2009 and operating under the purview of Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia, is tasked with developing and nurturing the “Malaysia Healthcare” brand. MHTC enhances, coordinates and promotes Malaysia’s healthcare travel industry by fostering industry collaborations and establishing valuable public-private partnerships both domestically and internationally. Working with 92 private hospitals across Malaysia, MHTC aims to elevate the healthcare travel industry through an active ecosystem, a robust “Malaysia Healthcare” brand, and strategic market initiatives. The “Malaysia Healthcare” brand aspires to position Malaysia as the premier global healthcare destination. As a significant export service, Malaysia’s healthcare travel industry plays a vital role in the nation’s economy.
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.malaysiahealthcare.org.
