Malaysia best for medical travel

Visit Malaysia: Sherene with the IMTJ award in London.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia was proclaimed Medical Travel Destination of the Year at the International Medical Travel Journal (IMTJ) Medical Travel Awards 2015, further cementing the country’s position as a world-class healthcare tourism destination that provides top-notch and innovative medical services.

Thirteen awards were given out at the ceremony on Wednesday at the Royal Garden Hotel in London, among them for International Hospital of the Year; Specialist International Patient Centre; International Dental Clinic of the Year; Medical Spa of the Year; Best Marketing Initiative; and Excellence in Customer Service.