The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) continues to advance its regional outreach through its participation at the ASTINDO Travel Fair (ATF) 2025 held in Medan, Indonesia.
As part of the Malaysia Healthcare Pavilion, MHTC led a delegation of nine world-renowned Malaysian hospitals, further reinforcing Malaysia's position as a trusted global destination for quality medical care and wellness.
Participating hospitals included two finalists from MHTC's Flagship Medical Tourism Hospital (FMTH) programme, namely Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) and Mahkota Medical Centre, as well as Cardiac Vascular Sentral Kuala Lumpur (CVSKL), Gleneagles Hospital Penang, LohGuanLye Specialists Centre, Northern Heart Hospital Penang, Penang Adventist Hospital, Sunway Medical Centre, and Sunway Medical Centre Penang.
MHTC CEO Suriaghandi Suppiah said: "MHTC's participation at ASTINDO Travel Fair 2025 reaffirms Malaysia's commitment to strengthening healthcare partnerships in Indonesia, particularly across Sumatra, which remains one of our key markets for health travellers. Through initiatives like the Malaysia Healthcare Pavilion, we aim to showcase Malaysia's excellence in medical expertise, advanced technology, and warm hospitality that have made Malaysia a preferred choice for healthcare travellers from Indonesia.”
Malaysia has long been recognised as one of the top destinations for medical tourism in Asia, attracting patients from neighbouring countries seeking specialised care in cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics, fertility, and wellness treatments.
Aligned with national goals
MHTC’s participation also aligns with the Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism (MYMT) 2026 campaign which centres on the theme Healing Meets Hospitality.
This campaign highlights Malaysia's world-class healthcare ecosystem that combines internationally accredited medical services with the nation's distinctive culture of care and hospitality.
MHTC's involvement also complements Tourism Malaysia's participation at ASTINDO Travel Fair 2025, which promotes the upcoming Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign under the theme Malaysia: A Sustainable Destination & Rich in Culture.
Together, both organisations highlighted Malaysia's appeal not only as a leisure destination but also as a comprehensive hub for healthcare, wellness, education, and lifestyle tourism.
A major regional event
One of the largest tourism exhibitions in the region, this year’s ATF brought together travel agents, airlines, hotels, medical institutions, and tourism partners under one roof to showcase their offerings and foster cross-border collaboration.
As such, the ASTINDO Travel Fair 2025 served as a vital platform for fostering collaboration between Malaysia and Indonesia across tourism and healthcare sectors.
Indeed, the participation of MHTC and its hospital partners exemplifies the synergy between medical excellence and hospitality that defines Malaysia's healthcare travel experience.
