It was an honour to meet with Dr. H. Aunur Rafiq, S.Sos, Msi., the regent of Karimun, Riau Islands province of Indonesia.
As Karimun emerges as a promising tourism destination in Indonesia, we believe in its potential and the unique opportunities it offers for healthcare tourism development. With this in mind, MHTC is eagerly anticipating the exciting healthcare tourism journey ahead between Malaysia and Indonesia!
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.
