Closed borders no barrier to patients in urgent need of treatment

The top medical treatments sought by international healthcare travellers to Malaysia are in the areas of cardiology, oncology and fertility. — Graphic: HASSAN BAHRI/The Star

Medical tourism has been decimated by the Covid-19 pandemic border closures, but patients in critical condition are still willing to travel to their preferred destination to address their urgent health needs.

Malaysia remains a popular, accessible and affordable country, especially for patients from Indonesia.