CM: Medical tourism netted RM105.7mil in revenue


Chow (in short-sleeved shirt) with (from left) Pulau Tikus assemblyman Chris Lee Chun Kit and Therapedic founder James Tan at the launching of the Therapedic Brain and Spine Robotic Centre at Sunrise Tower in Gurney Drive, Penang. — Photo: ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

BEFORE the movement control order (MCO) was enforced, Penang’s medical tourism recorded a total revenue of RM105.7mil from January to April this year.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state had continuously performed well in the field of medical tourism by being the destination of choice for affordable and quality healthcare.

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