Niaga Spotlight: Medical Tourism | Can Healthcare Cities Drive Growth?

The Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism 2026 (MYMT 2026) initiative aims to build on 2024’s 1.6 million arrivals and RM2.72 billion in revenue, with a target of reaching 2.5 million plus medical tourist arrivals in 2026.<br /><br />Tehmina Kaoosji speaks to Dato Sri Dr Vincent Tiew, Executive Director, KL Wellness City to unpack the business mechanics behind medical tourism — from how Malaysia compares with regional peers, to why healthcare real estate is attracting capital, and what integrated healthcare developments mean for the wider economy.<br />