INDONESIAN HEALTHCARE TRAVEL TO MALAYSIA HITS RECORD RM2.2 BILLION AS MHX RETURNS TO YOGYAKARTA

YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) once again strengthened Malaysia's presence in Indonesia through MHX Yogyakarta 2026, held from 20 to 23 August 2026 at the Grand Atrium, Pakuwon Mall Jogja. The four-day event came on the back of a record year for the Indonesian market, which generated RM2.2 billion in healthcare travel revenue in 2025, marking a 24% year-on-year increase. The four-day healthcare consumer event underscores Malaysia Healthcare's commitment to bringing trusted, high-quality healthcare services closer to Indonesian communities while expanding its footprint in one of Indonesia's fastest-growing regional centres. Held under the Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism (MYMT) 2026 campaign themed Healing Meets Hospitality, MHX Yogyakarta 2026 reinforces Malaysia's position as the preferred destination for medical tourism by combining world-class medical expertise with compassionate patient care and seamless healthcare experiences.

Yogyakarta has emerged as a strategic market for Malaysia Healthcare, supported by a well-educated population, increasing demand for advanced specialty care, and convenient direct connectivity to Kuala Lumpur. These factors present strong opportunities to further strengthen healthcare collaboration between Malaysia and Indonesia and to provide greater access to specialised treatment options for Indonesian patients.

Speaking on the occasion, Rahmatullah Baragau, MHTC's Head of Indonesia Market said: "Indonesia has always been Malaysia Healthcare's closest and most valued market, and Yogyakarta represents an exciting opportunity as healthcare awareness and demand for specialised treatments continue to grow. Through MHX Yogyakarta 2026, we aim to strengthen public confidence in Malaysia Healthcare while bringing our trusted healthcare ecosystem closer to local communities."

More than 15 member hospitals participated, showcasing Malaysia's strengths across various medical disciplines including cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics, fertility, health screening, gastroenterology, and other specialised services.

Participating list of hospitals:

1. Island Hospital Penang
2. Institut Jantung Negara
3. Mahkota Medical Centre
4. Subang Jaya Medical Centre
5. Alpha IVF & Women's Specialists
6. Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital
7. GenPrime Everlink Fertility Centre
8. Hospital Picaso
9. Damansara Specialist Hospital 2
10. KPJ Klang Specialist Hospital
11. MSU Medical Centre
12. Optimax Eye Specialist Centre
13. Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur
14. Pantai Hospital Penang
15. Penang Adventist Hospital
16. Sunway Medical Centre Damansara
17. Sunway Medical Centre Penang
18. Sunway Medical Centre Sunway City Kuala Lumpur
19. Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara

Indonesia continues to be Malaysia Healthcare's largest source market. Healthcare traveller arrivals from Indonesia reached 968,000 in 2025, a 16% increase from the previous year, reflecting sustained confidence among Indonesian patients in Malaysia's healthcare offerings. MHX Yogyakarta 2026 forms part of MHTC's broader strategy to strengthen long-term partnerships with communities, healthcare stakeholders, and local organisations across Indonesia, while supporting MYMT 2026's goals to position Malaysia as the world's preferred medical tourism destination.

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Mohamad Shahizam Fauzi
Head, Communications
+603 8776 6168
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Siti Hamidah Mohd Najib
Senior Executive, Communications
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About Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council

Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), established in 2009 under the purview of the Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia, is entrusted with developing and nurturing the "Malaysia Healthcare" brand. MHTC enhances, coordinates, and promotes Malaysia's healthcare travel industry by fostering industry collaborations and building valuable public-private partnerships both domestically and internationally. With 91 member hospitals nationwide, MHTC continues to elevate the healthcare travel ecosystem through strong branding, seamless patient experiences, and strategic market initiatives. In line with these efforts, MHTC is spearheading the Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism (MYMT) 2026, the nation's first dedicated year to celebrate and advance healthcare travel. MYMT 2026 serves as a milestone initiative to showcase Malaysia's world-class healthcare offerings, strengthen its position as the premier global healthcare destination, and highlight the industry's significant contribution to the national economy.

MHTC's website: https://www.malaysiahealthcare.org.

SOURCE Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC)