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Malaysia — Asia’s rising powerhouse in medical tourism
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The Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism 2026 signals a bold intent to capture the fast-growing global healthcare market.
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Visit Malaysia 2026 is on the horizon, and while the world is eyeing our beaches, rainforests, and world-class food,
00:10
another industry is quietly becoming one of Malaysia's biggest attractions.
00:18
Globally, the sector is expected to hit US$35 billion this year, quadrupling to US$142 billion by 2034.
00:30
The Asia-Pacific region is leading this search, cementing its status as a medical tourism powerhouse.
00:38
And Malaysia wants in.
00:40
FAS.
00:42
Malaysia intends to seize this fast-growing global opportunity, and this will be achieved through its flagship initiative,
00:50
the Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism 2026.
00:53
From stronger international branding to deeper digital and clinical innovation,
00:58
the plan pulls every lever to attract patients from every corner of the world.
01:05
Doctors say Malaysia has the edge.
01:07
Fast, affordable, high-quality care.
01:11
Plus, a seamless patient journey from airport to recovery.
01:15
However, former Deputy Health Minister Dr. Lee Boon Chai told FMT that while Malaysia's push for medical tourism is economically sound,
01:24
it must be paired with careful workforce governance.
01:26
Now, the question is whether Malaysia can close the remaining gaps and turn MYMT 2026 into a defining moment for the nation's healthcare future.
01:37
Narmathar Raja, FMT.
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Narmathar Raja, FMT.
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