Medical tourism revenue target revised downward


MHTC CEO Sherene Azli (pic) said the original target set for medical tourism this year was RM2bil in revenue, with RM10bil in total contribution to the economy

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) has revised downward the revenue target for medical tourism this year by 75% from its original target amid the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic.

It now expects medical tourism revenue for 2020 to reach RM500mil, with RM2bil in estimated economic impact.

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