Malaysia Healthcare Week
The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) has hosted Malaysia Healthcare Week 2025 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia from 19–22 August 2025, aimed at strengthening healthcare ties between the two countries and positioning Malaysia as a leading medical tourism destination. The event featured medical sharing sessions, B2B meetings, public outreach programmes, and networking opportunities with Cambodian stakeholders, healthcare facilitators, and the expatriate community. Leading Malaysian healthcare providers participating include the National Heart Institute (IJN), KPJ Healthcare Berhad, Sunway Healthcare Group, and OPTIMAX Eye Specialist Centre.
This initiative addresses the growing Cambodian demand for quality healthcare abroad. In 2024, Malaysia welcomed 1.6 million healthcare travellers, generating RM2.72 billion in revenue, a 21% increase from the previous year. Cambodia contributed 3,612 travellers, up 14.93% from 2023, highlighting its potential as a growth market.
The programme showcased Malaysia’s expertise in cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, and women’s health, emphasizing an integrative approach combining modern medicine, wellness, preventive care, and Traditional & Complementary Medicine (T&CM). Key highlights include:
- Women’s Health: Prevention, Treatment & Recovery – Hi-tea session with the Ladies Community, including spouses of foreign ambassadors, sharing insights on women’s healthcare.
- Experience Malaysia Healthcare Journey – Networking with the Malaysia Business Chamber of Cambodia (MBCC), government officials, insurers, and media to showcase internationally accredited hospitals and seamless patient journeys.
- Malaysia Healthcare: Trusted Destination for Quality Care – B2B session with medical facilitators, travel agencies, and referral partners to foster collaboration.
“Malaysia Healthcare Week in Cambodia is an important platform to bring Malaysia’s world-class healthcare services closer to Cambodian patients,” said Mr Lokman Izam Abd Aziz, MHTC Vice President of Marketing and Communications. “Our proximity, affordability, multilingual expertise, and international standards make Malaysia an ideal healthcare destination for both Cambodians and the expatriate community.”
As Malaysia prepares for the Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism (MYMT) 2026, MHTC continues to enhance healthcare offerings, ensuring international patients experience exceptional care alongside Malaysia’s warm hospitality and unique cultural experiences. MHTC remains committed to advancing Malaysia as a global healthcare hub, integrating clinical excellence with tourism and delivering a seamless healthcare travel journey.
Enquiries:
Mohamad Shahizam Fauzi
Head, Communications
+603 8776 6168
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Siti Hamidah Mohd Najib
Senior Executive, Communications
+603 8776 6168
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