MHTC launches MYMT

28 July 2025

KUALA LUMPUR:  The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) has launched Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism (MYMT) 2026 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC). Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad, Minister of Health Malaysia, officiated the event, 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 state-of-the-art medical facilities, skilled professionals, and holistic wellness offerings.

Renowned Malaysian singer Dato’ Seri Siti Nurhaliza was announced as the campaign’s ambassador, lending her voice to promote Malaysia’s medical tourism vision.

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 build on these achievements, aligning with MHTC’s ambitious goal of reaching RM12 billion in industry revenue by 2030.

The launch also highlighted 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 currently undergoing final evaluations, with the winner to be announced in December 2025.

"Malaysia is no stranger as a preferred medical tourism destination, offering a diverse range of healing journeys for our healthcare travellers," said Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad, Chairman of MHTC.

"We are now focusing not only on modern medicine but also exploring a more integrated healthcare ecosystem that combines modern medicine, wellness, Traditional & Complementary Medicine (T&CM), and preventive care."