By Our Staff Writer
Following its last major outreach in 2022, Malaysia Healthcare returns to Medan, Indonesia, this year, reconnecting with a community that has long viewed Malaysian hospitals as a gold standard for second medical opinions and complex treatments.
Malaysia Healthcare announced visit of a delegation of leading Malaysian hospitals to Medan through MHX Medan 2026. A host of leading hospitals from the country, including Island Hospital Penang, Institut Jantung Negara (IJN), Mahkota Medical Centre and Subang Jaya Medical Centre, will be part of the delegation.
The renewed engagement of Malaysia Healthcare with the Medan market is also in line with the ‘Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism 2026’ campaign.
The long-standing patient movement has gradually formed a strong Medan–Penang healthcare corridor, connecting residents of North Sumatra with Malaysia’s major hospital hubs, according to Malaysia Healthcare.
Located just 160 kilometres across the Straits of Malacca, Penang can be reached from Medan in about a 40–45-minute flight, with approximately 56 weekly flights connecting Medan to Malaysia’s major hospital hubs. This accessibility has made Malaysian hospitals among the most convenient international healthcare options for residents of western Indonesia.
The strong demand from Indonesian patients has also played a major role in shaping Malaysia’s healthcare travel ecosystem. Indonesian healthcare travellers contribute significantly to Malaysia’s medical tourism industry, reportedly accounting for approximately 65 per cent of the country’s total medical tourism revenue.
