![Forest City’s SFZ to be proposed under the Johor-Singapore special economic zone Forest City’s SFZ to be proposed under the Johor-Singapore special economic zone](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61693216837_ForestCity.jpg)
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 Ray of hope: Malaysia redefines cancer care with innovative approaches](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81643788793_KANSERCINA.jpg)
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
![IJN raikan penyiapan bangunan baharunya IJN raikan penyiapan bangunan baharunya](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41694776367_TBIJN.jpg)
IJN raikan penyiapan bangunan baharunya
Peningkatan kemudahan yang disediakan termasuk penyediaan tempat letak kereta pintar bertingkat yang baharu.
Fri Sep 15 2023
![Penang inks MOU with Indonesia's Citilink Airlines to boost medical tourism Penang inks MOU with Indonesia's Citilink Airlines to boost medical tourism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61672669318_ChowKonYeow.jpg)
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 APHM hopes more private hospitals be involved in Immunisation programme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41615632414_vaksinasisarawak.jpg)
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. [PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5:Couple sent to gallows over boys murder, Hillary Clinton unleashes new podcast.](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71600683822_DailyDose.jpg)
[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 Government targeting RM2.8 billion medical tourism revenue by 2020](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/51467470554_HilmiYahaya.jpg)
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 Outlook of medical tourism sector expected to be positive](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/61486609747_medical.jpg)
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 out to turn Penang into a medical city](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/51461167821_LimGuanEng.jpg)
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 Sex-change surgery: India's new line in budget medical tourism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/81462699782_SexTourism.jpg)
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 NTP: Malaysia generates RM588 million in healthcare travel revenue](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/41455901092_Stethoscope.jpg)
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 BookDoc launches web portal for tourists to have better access to healthcare](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/81459861557_NazriAziz.jpg)
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 Pre-Budget 2015: Boosting tourism and service industries](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-09/71409931365_295x200.jpg)
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 Malaysia aims to break into medical tourism market in a big way](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-09/81380112852_295x200.jpg)
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