A booster in health tourism

STRATEGIC PROMOTION: MHTC CEO Sherene Azura Ali and PHAM president Datuk Dr Jacob Thomas looking for unique niche areas for Malaysia’s private hospitals to promote.

Being rated top is only the first step to fortify the country’s medical tourism, says the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council and stakeholders.

JUST over a decade ago, when you tell foreigners that Malaysia has a good healthcare system, their response would often be “Where is Malaysia?” Private Hospital Association Malaysia (PHAM) president Datuk Dr Jacob Thomas quips.