Historically, healthcare in Malaysia has undergone radical transformations. In the earlier pre-colonial days, medical care was confined to traditional remedies current among local populations of Malays, Chinese and other ethnic groups. The advent of colonialism brought western medical practice into the country. Since the country's independence in August 1957, the system of medical care has been transforming gradually to meet the medical needs of today.

Healthcare in Malaysia under the responsibility of the government's Ministry of Health has an efficient and widespread system of healthcare, operating a two-tier healthcare system consisting of both a government-run universal healthcare system and a co-existing private healthcare system.

More and more of our private hospitals offer expertise in medical fields such as but not limited to cardiology, oncology, robotic surgery, fertility treatment, bariatric surgery, orthopaedics, dental implants, and ophthalmology, neurology and aesthetics procedures to even minimally invasive surgeries. Apart from being regulated by the Ministry of Health, in most cases these hospitals have internationally recognised accreditations, for instance, from the Joint Commission International (JCI), which accredits healthcare organisations and programmes in the United States.

As such, with top-notched medical professionals providing reliable, safe and effective treatments in comfortable surroundings with ease of access and affordable prices, Malaysia has certainly become a leading choice for foreign patients seeking healthcare treatment abroad. Our healthcare industry has certainly taken a leap forward.

As such, with top-notched medical professionals providing reliable, safe and effective treatments in comfortable surroundings with ease of access and affordable prices, Malaysia has certainly become a leading choice for foreign patients seeking healthcare treatment abroad. Our healthcare industry has certainly taken a leap forward.

There are 72 private hospitals in Malaysia currently qualified and registered under MHTC promoting medical tourism. Only hospitals that are well-equipped and catered to receive and handle medical tourism are approved and registered to be a participating medical tourism hospital in Malaysia. A selection committee consisting of representatives from both the private and government sector will stringently evaluate and select these medical providers to ensure that the standard of service and quality medical care provided within the industry is continuously upheld.