The medical services are also affordable making it the preferred travel destination for those seeking high-quality care. Recently Malaysia was ranked No 3 worldwide for its healthcare system by International Living in its 2014 Global Retirement Index.
Nearly 770000 healthcare travellers sought quality treatment in Malaysia last year with Middle East visitors being amongst the top ten visiting countries. 'The Ministry of Health has established a small unit to promote medical tourism and from then the phenomenon of medical tourism started to catch on' says Dr Mary Wong Lai Lin chief executive officer Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) which has been launched to bring together the nation's dual heritage of hospitality and medical innovation.
The abundance of private hospitals that opened in Malaysia over the past decade makes healthcare in Malaysia easily accessible for health travellers. Be it just a health check-up advanced surgeries orthopaedic treatment cancer or cardiac care cosmetic surgeries or many other elective services the hospitals are very well equipped with state-of-the-art medical instruments and qualified specialists at a great value-for-money proposition.
Healthcare travellers from the Middle East find a dedicated Muslim-friendly environment and are world's preferred destination for halal tourism as confirmed through a a survey done by Crescent Rating Singapore-based Muslim travel consultancy. Hospitals are equipped with facilities for Muslim guests such as prayer rooms and an abundance of halal restaurants and eateries and the adjoining hotels provide a family holiday experience at its best. Adding to this Malaysia offers internationally acclaimed shopping and entertainment outlets and a visit for healthcare purposes can be easily combined with a holiday to discover the country's vibrant cities its spectacular architectural sites its cultural diversity and stunning nature.
'Malaysia offers a wide variety of experiences to visitors ranging from unspoilt beaches and tropical rainforests to cosmopolitan cities with world-class shopping and fabulous restaurants' Dr Mary added. For more information contact callcentre@mhtc.org
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