KUALA LUMPUR: The healthcare industry is eyeing a revenue
contribution of up to RM5 billion to Malaysia's 2017 gross domestic product.
This is on the back of an estimated one million healthcare
travellers visiting the country this year.
In 2016, the industry's contribution to the GDP exceeded RM1
billion, said the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) in a statement here
today.
It said the prime market comprises travellers from ASEAN,
but Malaysia's healthcare segment has also seen steady growth with visitors
from China and India.
MHTC said Malaysia's medical travel sector, already a much
sought-after choice in Asia, added another feather to its cap when one of its
key drivers was honored on the international stage for outstanding
contributions to global healthcare.
MHTC Chief Executive Officer Sherene Azli, joined the
distinguished company of 50 other women from all walks of life, in being recognised
among "Outstanding Women in Healthcare" at the World Health and
Wellness Congress 2017 recently.
The Malaysian healthcare travel sector has seen tremendous
growth in recent years.
Sherene's recognition will help drive Malaysian healthcare
to even greater heights.