Niaga Spotlight: Medical Tourism | Can Healthcare Cities Drive Growth?

The Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism 2026 (MYMT 2026) initiative aims to build on 2024’s 1.6 million arrivals and RM2.72 billion in revenue, with a target of reaching 2.5 million plus medical tourist arrivals in 2026.

Tehmina Kaoosji speaks to Dato Sri Dr Vincent Tiew, Executive Director, KL Wellness City to unpack the business mechanics behind medical tourism — from how Malaysia compares with regional peers, to why healthcare real estate is attracting capital, and what integrated healthcare developments mean for the wider economy.