00:00Visit Malaysia 2026 is on the horizon, and while the world is eyeing our beaches, rainforests, and world-class food,
00:10another industry is quietly becoming one of Malaysia's biggest attractions.
00:18Globally, the sector is expected to hit US$35 billion this year, quadrupling to US$142 billion by 2034.
00:30The Asia-Pacific region is leading this search, cementing its status as a medical tourism powerhouse.
00:38And Malaysia wants in.
00:40FAS.
00:42Malaysia intends to seize this fast-growing global opportunity, and this will be achieved through its flagship initiative,
00:50the Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism 2026.
00:53From stronger international branding to deeper digital and clinical innovation,
00:58the plan pulls every lever to attract patients from every corner of the world.
01:05Doctors say Malaysia has the edge.
01:07Fast, affordable, high-quality care.
01:11Plus, a seamless patient journey from airport to recovery.
01:15However, former Deputy Health Minister Dr. Lee Boon Chai told FMT that while Malaysia's push for medical tourism is economically sound,
01:24it must be paired with careful workforce governance.
01:26Now, the question is whether Malaysia can close the remaining gaps and turn MYMT 2026 into a defining moment for the nation's healthcare future.
01:37Narmathar Raja, FMT.
01:39Narmathar Raja, FMT.
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