Malaysia launches program to boost medical tourism
Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council unveils Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism 2026 to promote country’s advanced healthcare globally
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA (MNTV) – The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) has launched Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism (MYMT) 2026, reports Daily Travel News.
Minister of Health Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad officiated the launch at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), unveiling the campaign’s logo and tagline, “Healing Meets Hospitality.”
MYMT 2026 aims to position Malaysia as a premier medical tourism destination by showcasing its advanced healthcare services and hospitality. The campaign also seeks to attract international health travellers by highlighting the nation’s advanced medical facilities, skilled professionals and holistic wellness offerings.
In 2024, Malaysia welcomed 1.6 million healthcare travellers, reflecting a 14% year-on-year increase. MYMT 2026 aims to elevate these achievements, aligning with MHTC’s ambitious goal of achieving 12 billion Malaysian ringgit ($2.83 billion) in industry revenue by 2030.
The launch also spotlighted the Flagship Medical Tourism Hospital (FMTH) programme, recognising four outstanding institutions: Institut Jantung Negara, Island Hospital Penang, Mahkota Medical Centre, and Subang Jaya Medical Centre. These hospitals, selected for their excellence in clinical care, innovation, and international patient services, are undergoing final evaluations, with the winner to be announced in December 2025.
“Malaysia is no stranger as the medical tourism destination of choice, serving an array of healing journeys for our healthcare travellers to choose from,” said Ahmad.
“Now, not only are we focusing on modern medicine alone, we are also exploring a more integrative healthcare, a holistic ecosystem that blends modern medicine, wellness, Traditional & Complementary Medicine (T&CM) and preventive care.”
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