Hoteliers ramping up for health tourism invasion


The Malaysian hospitality sector has entered 2026 not just with momentum but with a fundamental shift in its DNA.

As the nation celebrates the dual launch of Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) and the Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism 2026 (MYMT 2026), the industry is transitioning from a general leisure destination to a specialised, high-yield global hub.

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