The South Asian island is well known for a lot of things. From its rich rainforests and sunny beaches to a unique culture with Malay, Chinese, Indian and European influences, you get a variety of flavours from Malaysia. That’s why it has been a leading tourism destination for decades, drawing millions of visitors every year. If you need another reason, why not add healthcare to the list? The tiny island nation is packed with some of the world’s best hospitals, combining world-class facilities with seasoned experts. Together, this makes Malaysia one of the best places to get treatment. In fact, it was even awarded the “Destination of the Year” at the 2020 International Medical Travel Journal (IMTJ) Medical Travel Awards.
The government has taken note of this growing demand, and put in place the Malaysian Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC). This unified agency acts as a single point of contact for medical tourism, ensuring international patients have a smooth and comfortable experience. Patients also benefit from extremely competitive pricing, with quality of care on par with Europe. That means patients can save anywhere from 15-30% on their healthcare costs, while still being treated by the best doctors at the best of facilities. You can take advantage of that, and a lot more with Mediglobe’s strategic partnerships in Malaysia. WIth us, healthcare is a breeze.
Malaysia Factbox
Quality of Care: ★★★★★
Cost of Care: ★★★☆☆
Travel Convenience: ★★★★☆
Ease of Obtaining Visa: ★★★★☆
Tourism Friendliness: ★★★★★
Why You Should Choose Malaysia
As a hub of medical research, patients can benefit from latest treatments
Rigorous government standards for patient care, comfort, and outcomes
Home to highly experienced medical professionals
Easy visa process, and convenient access from Asia and the Middle East
Top Treatments in Malaysia
Cardiology
Health check-ups
Gastroenterology
Ophthalmology
Things to Remember
Malaysia offers eVisas for some nationalities, while others benefit from a visa on arrival. However, most nationalities will still need to apply for a sticker visa, via their treating hospital.
While a majority of the hospitals are located in/near Kuala Lumpur, many have branches in other cities. Be sure to check the location of the facility you will be visiting for ease of travel.
While Malay is the national language, English is widely spoken all over the country and especially in medical facilities.