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Penang draws more than half a million foreign patients, accounts for 45pc of Malaysia’s medical tourism revenue
GEORGE TOWN, July 9 — Penang now contributes 45 per cent of Malaysia’s total medical tourism revenue, said C...
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 7, 2026
Pulau Pinang sumbang 45 peratus hasil pelancongan perubatan negara
GEORGE TOWN: Pulau Pinang menjadi penyumbang terbesar iaitu kira-kira 45 peratus daripada keseluruhan hasil pelancongan perubatan negara pada tahun lalu. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Pelancongan dan Ekonomi Kreatif negeri, Wong Hon Wai berkata, pencapaian itu mengiringi kejayaan Malaysia yang kini disenaraikan destinasi pelancongan perubatan keenam terbaik dunia berdasarkan laporan Top 10 Medical Tourism Destinations 2026 terbitan Travel ... Read more The post Pulau Pinang sumbang 45 peratus hasil pelancongan perubatan negara appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Malay Mail
· Jul 8, 2026
Malaysia’s international arrivals rise 3.4pc to 17.5 million despite global challenges, says Tourism Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA, July 8 — Malaysia recorded 17.5 million international visitor arrivals between January and May this yea...
South China Morning Post
· Jun 29, 2026
Tourism Malaysia lays out plan to entice Chinese travellers
Malaysia’s bet on Chinese tourists is increasingly being shaped by the same forces influencing their itineraries: short videos, lifestyle apps, online personalities and newly opened routes from beyond China’s biggest cities. Tourism Malaysia confirmed the focus, saying its Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign in China included “digital marketing, key opinion leader (KOL) collaborations, short-video content, and themed initiatives”. The response followed a This Week in Asia story on how mainland...
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Related coverage for "Penang draws more than half a million foreign patients, accounts for 45pc of Malaysia’s medical tourism revenue": Utusan Malaysia — Pulau Pinang sumbang 45 peratus hasil pelancongan perubatan negara. Malay Mail — Malaysia’s international arrivals rise 3.4pc to 17.5 million despite global challenges, says Tourism Malaysia. South China Morning Post — Tourism Malaysia lays out plan to entice Chinese travellers