In an exciting development for a lifestyle fully integrated with healthcare, MHTC's CEO, Dr. Mohamed Ali Abu Bakar, along with MHTC's senior management, had the pleasure of meeting representatives from KL Wellness City. The representatives included Dato’ Sri Vincent Tiew, Executive Director of Branding, Sales, and Marketing, and Elaine Choo, Senior Manager of Marketing.
The purpose of the meeting was to lay the groundwork for future collaborations between MHTC and KL Wellness City aimed at enhancing the concept of living well and healthcare delivery in Malaysia. This effort aligns with the national vision of solidifying Malaysia’s position and track record as the world’s preferred destination for healthcare travellers.
Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), established in 2009 under the purview of the Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia, is entrusted with developing and nurturing the “Malaysia Healthcare” brand. MHTC enhances, coordinates, and promotes Malaysia’s healthcare travel industry by fostering industry collaborations and building valuable public-private partnerships both domestically and internationally. With 80 member hospitals nationwide, MHTC continues to elevate the healthcare travel ecosystem through strong branding, seamless patient experiences, and strategic market initiatives. In line with these efforts, MHTC is spearheading the Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism (MYMT) 2026, the nation’s first dedicated year to celebrate and advance healthcare travel. MYMT 2026 serves as a milestone initiative to showcase Malaysia’s world-class healthcare offerings, strengthen its position as the premier global healthcare destination, and highlight the industry’s significant contribution to the national economy.
More information can be found at https://www.malaysiahealthcare.org.
