Forest City’s SFZ to be proposed under the Johor-Singapore special economic zone
Based on the master plan, the target is to develop the area into an integrated zone for medical, tourism, education and real estate.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Ray of hope: Malaysia redefines cancer care with innovative approaches
Malaysia has experienced a significant increase in medical tourism, particularly in the field of cancer treatment.
Thu Feb 22 2024
Penang inks MOU with Indonesia's Citilink Airlines to boost medical tourism
P.MED has inked a MoU with Citilink Airlines operator PT Citilink Indonesia to bolster medical tourist arrivals from Indonesia to the state.
Mon Jan 02 2023
APHM hopes more private hospitals be involved in Immunisation programme
Some of the private hospitals in these states are big economic contributors to the country and the states in terms of medical tourism.
Thu Mar 18 2021
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5:Couple sent to gallows over boys murder, Hillary Clinton unleashes new podcast.
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Thu Sep 24 2020
Government targeting RM2.8 billion medical tourism revenue by 2020
The government is targeting to generate revenue of RM2.8 billion by 2020 through the health tourism sector, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya.
Thu Aug 03 2017
Outlook of medical tourism sector expected to be positive
Most treatments, such as cardiovascular as well as upper and lower gastrointestinal, will cost more overseas compared to Malaysia.
Thu Feb 09 2017
Lim out to turn Penang into a medical city
Lim said the state government would bring in an investment as big as RM1 billion that include foreign and local investment to enhance health care facilities in the state.
Wed Jan 11 2017
Sex-change surgery: India's new line in budget medical tourism
It seems that now, India is the 'new Thailand' for sex-change surgeries.
Sun May 08 2016
NTP: Malaysia generates RM588 million in healthcare travel revenue
The NTP report states that there have been growing demands for infertility treatment, cosmetic surgery and rehabilitation in Malaysia.
Wed Apr 27 2016
BookDoc launches web portal for tourists to have better access to healthcare
The first Healthcare Online Platform in Malaysia, BookDoc, launched its web portal for tourists to have better access to healthcare in this country, as well as to support Malaysia's medical tourism ma
Thu Apr 07 2016
Pre-Budget 2015: Boosting tourism and service industries
The 3rd installation of 'Pra Bajet 2015' discusses the Tourism and Service sectors; both faced with uncertainties since recent tragedies hit Malaysia this year.
Mon Sep 15 2014
Malaysia aims to break into medical tourism market in a big way
Since the general character of the tourism industry is gradually compartmentalising itself into highly specialised segments, tourism experts are busy devising strategies to open them up.
Sun Mar 02 2014
Medical tourism key to KPJ healthcare's growth
In the face of rising competition in the healthcare business, the lucrative medical tourism industry, could be key to the sustainable long-term growth.
Fri Mar 08 2013
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024