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Statistics
Malaysian healthcare travel
industry growth rate
per cent per year
Total number of healthcare
travellers have increased by
per cent from
2011 -2017
time lapse embryoscope, high-tech sperm
injection technique (Piezo-ICSI), and 3D
laparoscope.
“We present a seamless end-to-end ser-
vice delivery which cares for couples at every
point of their journey from pre-treatment to
post-treatment.”
“These digitally driven, high-quality
roughly between RM16, 500 (USD4, 000) to
RM 21, 000 (USD5, 000) which varies as per
patient condition and needs.”
“In addition to that, our embryologists
are experienced and have received training
from top medical institutions in Malaysia,
United Kingdom, Australia and the United
States.”
STRENGTHENING MALAYSIA
HEALTHCARE
by MHTC to strengthen Malaysia as a fer-
tility hub include targeted marketing and
promotional activities with leading private
healthcare providers and fertility centres in
Malaysia, as well as partners in China.
“Strategies executed include health
talks, participating in conferences, expos
and familiarisation trips, using social media
such as WeChat as well as other mediums to
actively engage in Corporate Social Respon-
sibility (CSR) activities with hospitals and
strategic partners.”
In 2017,
RM1.3 billion
in revenue was achieved
contributing RM5 billion to the
nation’s GDP
Half of annual visitors originate
from Indonesia, followed
by China*, India, Vietnam,
Myanmar, Bangladesh, the
Middle East, Japan, the United
Kingdom and Australia.
“As the fertility hub
of Asia, Malaysia
Healthcare has
cultivated an
environment to
support hopeful
parents.”
*China was Malaysia’s second-
fastest growing market in 2016
with 20 per cent growth on
arrival year-on-year.
“Culturally-relevant services such as
Mandarin speaking doctors and hospital engagements such as partnering with Tai
Orient - an IVF referral company that has 30
barrier between patients and doctors. This
is so patient receives quality care and peace
of mind.”
“In addition, e-Visa online application
system for medical travelers from China
are provided for ease of access. The e-Visa
allows the holder to stay up to 30 days
depending on type and nationality. It is valid
for three months,” Sherene said. cities in China. Tai Orient has assisted in
the promotion of Malaysia as a preferred
destination for fertility treatments in China.
healthcare include developing strategic
works with different partners along the
industry value chain, from both the public
and private sectors such as private hospitals,
Tourism Ministry, other government agen-
cies such as MATRADE, MITI, immigration,
embassies, airlines, travel agents, concierge
services and hotels.
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Among these treatments are the Next
Generation Sequencing (NGS) that allows
comprehensive screening of 23 sets of chro-
mosomes which is faster and cheaper, more
accurate and that can detect mosaicism up
to 99 per cent.
“We are able to perform both screening
and diagnosis of embryos in a single process,
making it easier to find the best one to use.”
Sherene Azli receiving the Highly Commended:
Destination of the Year award from
International Medical Travel Journal (IMTJ)
managing editor, Keith Pollard.
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