Why choose Malaysia for medical tourism?

Malaysia offers excellent healthcare at competitive prices with a multicultural, English-speaking environment. The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council actively supports medical tourists with streamlined services, and hospitals cater to patients from the Middle East, Indonesia, and Asia-Pacific.

What medical procedures is Malaysia known for?

Malaysia excels in cardiac surgery, fertility treatments (IVF), comprehensive health screenings, oncology, and orthopedics. Kuala Lumpur and Penang are major medical hubs with JCI-accredited facilities.

How much can I save on treatment in Malaysia?

Expect savings of 50-65% compared to Western prices. IVF treatment costs $4,000-6,000 (vs $12,000+ in US), cardiac bypass $12,000-18,000, and comprehensive health screenings from $300.

Do Malaysian doctors speak English?

Yes, English is widely spoken in Malaysian hospitals as it's the country's primary business language. Many doctors trained in the UK, Australia, or US. Arabic, Mandarin, and Tamil speakers are also available.

What support is available for international patients?

The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) provides patient assistance, including visa support, treatment coordination, and queries. Most major hospitals have international patient centers with dedicated coordinators.

Malaysia

Malaysia offers an exceptional blend of world-class healthcare and cultural diversity, making it a top choice for medical tourists from the Middle East, Indonesia, and beyond. With 16 JCI-accredited hospitals and a healthcare system ranked among Asia's best, Malaysia provides excellent cardiac care, fertility treatments, and health screening packages. Kuala Lumpur and Penang serve as major medical hubs, where many doctors trained in the UK and Australia provide care in English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil, and Arabic.

What Malaysia is known for

Cardiac surgery & heart care

Fertility & IVF treatments

Comprehensive health screenings

What to do in Malaysia

Modern city attractions

Tropical rainforest adventures

Historic temples & mosques

Diverse Malaysian cuisine

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Best hospitals in Malaysia

Malaysia's leading hospitals for advanced, trusted medical care.

Best doctors in Malaysia

Malaysia's top doctors for trusted, expert medical care.

Dr. James Wilson

Gleneagles Penang, Malaysia

Cardiology

Cardiac Imaging • Heart Failure & Transplant • Interventional Cardiology

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Senior cardiac surgeon with 30 years of experience in bypass surgery and minimally invasive heart procedures.

English

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Dr. James Wilson

Cardiology

Cardiac Imaging • Heart Failure & Transplant • Interventional Cardiology

Gleneagles Penang, Malaysia

English

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Senior cardiac surgeon with 30 years of experience in bypass surgery and minimally invasive heart procedures.

Overview

Dr. Kenneth Chin

Sunway Medical Centre Penang, Malaysia

Cardiology

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery • Thoracic Surgery • Valvular Heart Surgery

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Consultant cardiothoracic surgeon managing complex surgical heart and lung conditions including coronary artery disease and valvular heart disease.

English, Bahasa Indonesia

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Dr. Kenneth Chin

Cardiology

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery • Thoracic Surgery • Valvular Heart Surgery

Sunway Medical Centre Penang, Malaysia

English, Bahasa Indonesia

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Consultant cardiothoracic surgeon managing complex surgical heart and lung conditions including coronary artery disease and valvular heart disease.

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Dr. Foo Wang Leng

Sunway Medical Centre Penang, Malaysia

Cardiology

Cardiac Imaging • Interventional Cardiology • Preventive Cardiology

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Consultant cardiologist with expertise in diagnostic and interventional cardiac care, focusing on coronary artery disease and heart rhythm disorders.

English, Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia

Overview

Dr. Foo Wang Leng

Cardiology

Cardiac Imaging • Interventional Cardiology • Preventive Cardiology

Sunway Medical Centre Penang, Malaysia

English, Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia

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Consultant cardiologist with expertise in diagnostic and interventional cardiac care, focusing on coronary artery disease and heart rhythm disorders.

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Best packages in Malaysia

Malaysia's top medical packages for trusted, expert care.

Neuro Screening

Neurological Screening

Sunway Medical Centre Penang

Rp 4.950.000

Multi-Cancer Early Detection

Cancer Screening

Sunway Medical Centre Penang

Rp 13.200.000

Wellness Screening

Health Screening

Sunway Medical Centre Penang

Rp 1.947.000

Men's Health Screening

Health Screening

Sunway Medical Centre Penang

Rp 1.947.000

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Things to do in Malaysia

Discover a side of Malaysia designed for your well-being.

Petronas Twin Towers

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Visit the iconic 88-story Petronas Twin Towers, one of the tallest twin buildings in the world, featuring a sky bridge and observation deck.

Petronas Twin Towers

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Visit the iconic 88-story Petronas Twin Towers, one of the tallest twin buildings in the world, featuring a sky bridge and observation deck.

Batu Caves

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Explore the limestone caves and Hindu temples located just north of Kuala Lumpur, featuring a 42.7-meter golden statue of Lord Murugan.

Batu Caves

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Explore the limestone caves and Hindu temples located just north of Kuala Lumpur, featuring a 42.7-meter golden statue of Lord Murugan.

Penang Street Art Tour

Penang, Malaysia

Discover the vibrant street art of George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its unique murals and wire art installations.

Penang Street Art Tour

Penang, Malaysia

Discover the vibrant street art of George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its unique murals and wire art installations.

Petronas Twin Towers

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Visit the iconic 88-story Petronas Twin Towers, one of the tallest twin buildings in the world, featuring a sky bridge and observation deck.

Petronas Twin Towers

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Visit the iconic 88-story Petronas Twin Towers, one of the tallest twin buildings in the world, featuring a sky bridge and observation deck.

Batu Caves

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Explore the limestone caves and Hindu temples located just north of Kuala Lumpur, featuring a 42.7-meter golden statue of Lord Murugan.

Batu Caves

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Explore the limestone caves and Hindu temples located just north of Kuala Lumpur, featuring a 42.7-meter golden statue of Lord Murugan.

Penang Street Art Tour

Penang, Malaysia

Discover the vibrant street art of George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its unique murals and wire art installations.

Penang Street Art Tour

Penang, Malaysia

Discover the vibrant street art of George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its unique murals and wire art installations.

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See what medical travelers are saying

Hear from medical travelers who shared their experiences, journeys, and outcomes.

Ahmad

Review of: Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur

Excellent cardiac care

The cardiac team at Gleneagles provided exceptional care during my heart procedure. The facility was world-class and the staff spoke multiple languages which made communication easy.

Ahmad

Review of: Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur

Excellent cardiac care

The cardiac team at Gleneagles provided exceptional care during my heart procedure. The facility was world-class and the staff spoke multiple languages which made communication easy.

Sarah

Review of: Sunway Medical Centre

Great IVF experience

Our IVF journey at Sunway was handled with utmost care and professionalism. The fertility specialists were knowledgeable and supportive throughout the entire process.

Ahmad

Review of: Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur

Excellent cardiac care

The cardiac team at Gleneagles provided exceptional care during my heart procedure. The facility was world-class and the staff spoke multiple languages which made communication easy.

Ahmad

Review of: Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur

Excellent cardiac care

The cardiac team at Gleneagles provided exceptional care during my heart procedure. The facility was world-class and the staff spoke multiple languages which made communication easy.

Sarah

Review of: Sunway Medical Centre

Great IVF experience

Our IVF journey at Sunway was handled with utmost care and professionalism. The fertility specialists were knowledgeable and supportive throughout the entire process.

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Malaysia

What Malaysia is known for

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Best hospitals in Malaysia

Prince Court Medical Centre

Prince Court Medical Centre

Island Hospital

Island Hospital

Sunway Medical Centre Penang

Sunway Medical Centre Penang

Subang Jaya Medical Centre

Subang Jaya Medical Centre

Best doctors in Malaysia

Dr. James Wilson

Dr. James Wilson

Dr. Kenneth Chin

Dr. Kenneth Chin

Dr. Foo Wang Leng

Dr. Foo Wang Leng

Best packages in Malaysia

Neuro Screening

Multi-Cancer Early Detection

Wellness Screening

Men's Health Screening

Things to do in Malaysia

Petronas Twin Towers

Petronas Twin Towers

Batu Caves

Batu Caves

Penang Street Art Tour

Penang Street Art Tour

Petronas Twin Towers

Petronas Twin Towers

Batu Caves

Batu Caves

Penang Street Art Tour

Penang Street Art Tour

Travel Advice

How to Choose the Right Hospital

How to Choose the Right Doctor

See what medical travelers are saying

Ahmad

Excellent cardiac care

Ahmad

Excellent cardiac care

Sarah

Great IVF experience

Ahmad

Excellent cardiac care

Ahmad

Excellent cardiac care

Sarah

Great IVF experience

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose Malaysia for medical tourism?

What medical procedures is Malaysia known for?

How much can I save on treatment in Malaysia?

Do Malaysian doctors speak English?

What support is available for international patients?