MALAYSIA HEALTHCARE TRAVEL COUNCIL LAUNCHES MYMT 2026, MALAYSIA'S FIRST MEDICAL TOURISM YEAR

In 2024, Malaysia welcomed 1.6 million healthcare travellers, reflecting a 14% year-on-year  increase, and generated RM2.72 billion in revenue, a remarkable 21% growth compared to  2023. MYMT 2026 is poised to elevate these achievements, aligning with MHTC's ambitious  goal of achieving RM12 billion in industry revenue by 2030.  In 2024,Malaysiawelcomed 1.6 million healthcare travellers, reflecting a 14% year-on-year  increase, and generatedRM2.72 billionin revenue, a remarkable 21%...

In 2024, Malaysia welcomed 1.6 million healthcare travellers, reflecting a 14% year-on-year  increase, and generated RM2.72 billion in revenue, a remarkable 21% growth compared to  2023. MYMT 2026 is poised to elevate these achievements, aligning with MHTC's ambitious  goal of achieving RM12 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. 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," said The Honourable Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad,  Chairman of MHTC.

For more details on MYMT 2026, visit www.malaysiahealthcare.org. 

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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 82 MHTC member 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.

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