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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024