MHTC continues to strengthen its healthcare tourism partnerships in Guangzhou, meeting with AirAsia China and key Chinese stakeholders. The discussions with AirAsia China focused on joint marketing efforts aimed at promoting Malaysia's comprehensive healthcare services to Chinese healthcare travellers.
In addition, MHTC met with the Consulate General of Malaysia and Tourism Malaysia in Guangzhou, gaining valuable insights into the Chinese market. MHTC also held discussions with Mr. Mohamad Haris, Trade Consul at the MATRADE Office in Guangzhou, and representatives from MAYCHAM Guangdong to strategise promotional initiatives and activation plans for healthcare tourism in the region.
These ongoing engagements reflect Malaysia Healthcare’s commitment to fostering stronger relationships and elevating Malaysia's position as a top-of-mind destination for healthcare tourism.
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.
