The revenue generated from medical tourism in Malaysia reached an estimate of 2.72 billion Malaysian ringgit as of 2024. This was a significant increase compared to the revenue in 2021, which was 600 million Malaysian ringgit. The medical tourism industry in Malaysia suffered during the two-year travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in a vast decrease in revenue. Leading medical destination in Southeast Asia Malaysia is well known as a leading medical destination in Southeast Asia. In 2024, there were more than 1.5 million people who traveled to Malaysia for medical purposes. According to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), 60 percent of medical tourists come from the neighboring country, Indonesia. Penang is a popular medical destination city, especially for Indonesians, due to its proximity to Sumatra, one of the largest islands in Indonesia. In 2022, the Peninsular state generated more than 285 million Malaysian ringgit in revenue from medical tourism. Quality private medical care Medical travelers would usually go to private hospitals for their medical treatments. The Malaysian private healthcare system is well-developed and works to complement the public healthcare system. Many renowned Malaysian private hospitals that are popular among international visitors offer world-class medical care with the latest technology. In 2023, there were 212 private hospitals in Malaysia, representing a larger number compared to public hospitals.

Japan Things To Do: Bef Visit: Malaysia: Medical Check-Up/Treatment data was reported at 2.000 Person in Mar 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.000 Person for Dec 2017. Japan Things To Do: Bef Visit: Malaysia: Medical Check-Up/Treatment data is updated quarterly, averaging 1.000 Person from Mar 2014 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.000 Person in Jun 2014 and a record low of 0.000 Person in Dec 2017. Japan Things To Do: Bef Visit: Malaysia: Medical Check-Up/Treatment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.Q036: Tourism and Leisure: Things To Do: Before Visiting.

Japan MSP: Malaysia: Health Care, Toiletries data was reported at 0.000 Person in Mar 2018. Japan MSP: Malaysia: Health Care, Toiletries data is updated quarterly, averaging 0.000 Person from Mar 2018 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 1 observations. Japan MSP: Malaysia: Health Care, Toiletries data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.Q032: Tourism and Leisure: Satisfaction Rating Visiting to Japan.

Japan PR: Malaysia: AS: Massage, Medical data was reported at 0.000 JPY in Mar 2018. Japan PR: Malaysia: AS: Massage, Medical data is updated quarterly, averaging 0.000 JPY from Mar 2018 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 1 observations. Japan PR: Malaysia: AS: Massage, Medical data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.Q029: Tourism and Leisure: Purchase Rate per Purchaser by Nationality.

Japan AE: Malaysia: Shopping: Health Care, Toiletries data was reported at 6,831.732 JPY in Mar 2018. Japan AE: Malaysia: Shopping: Health Care, Toiletries data is updated quarterly, averaging 6,831.732 JPY from Mar 2018 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 1 observations. Japan AE: Malaysia: Shopping: Health Care, Toiletries data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.Q028: Tourism and Leisure: Average Expenditure per Purchaser by Nationality.