MALAYSIA SHOWCASES HEALTHCARE EXCELLENCE IN CAMBODIA, DRIVING MOMENTUM TOWARDS MYMT 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) proudly presents Malaysia Healthcare Week 2025 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, an initiative designed to strengthening healthcare ties between the two nations and position Malaysia as the medical tourism destination in the world.

Taking place from 19 to 22 August 2025, the event features a series of engagements including medical sharing sessions, business-to-business (B2B) meetings, public outreach programmes, and networking events with Cambodian stakeholders, healthcare facilitators, and the expatriate community. The programme brings together top Malaysian healthcare providers, including National Heart Institute (IJN), KPJ Healthcare Berhad, Sunway Healthcare Group, and OPTIMAX Eye Specialist Centre.

This initiative responds to the growing demand for quality healthcare among Cambodians, who are increasingly seeking treatment abroad. In 2024, Malaysia recorded a total of 1.6 million healthcare travellers, generating RM2.72 billion in revenue, a 21% increase from the previous year. Cambodia contributed 3,612 travellers, marking a 14.93% growth in comparison to 2023, highlighting its strong potential as an emerging growth market for Malaysia's healthcare travel industry.

The programme will showcase Malaysia's expertise in specialised treatments such as cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, and women's health, while highlighting Malaysia's integrative approach that combines modern medicine, wellness, preventive care, and Traditional & Complementary Medicine (T&CM).

Key highlights of Malaysia Healthcare Week 2025 in Cambodia include:

• Women's Health: Prevention, Treatment & Recovery – An exclusive hi-tea session with the Ladies Community, including spouses of foreign ambassadors in Cambodia, aimed at sharing healthcare insights relevant to women.
• Experience Malaysia Healthcare Journey – Networking with the Malaysia Business Chamber of Cambodia (MBCC), Cambodian government officials, insurers, and the media to highlight Malaysia's internationally accredited hospitals and seamless patient journey.
• Malaysia Healthcare: Trusted Destination for Quality Care – A dedicated B2B session with medical facilitators, travel agencies, and referral partners to foster long-term collaboration.

"Malaysia Healthcare Week in Cambodia is an important platform for us to bring Malaysia's world-class healthcare services closer to Cambodian patients," said Mr Lokman Izam Abd Aziz, MHTC's Vice President of Marketing and Communications. "Our proximity, affordability, multilingual expertise, and international standards make Malaysia an ideal healthcare destination for both Cambodians and the country's large expatriate community."

As Malaysia moves towards the Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism (MYMT) 2026, MHTC continues to enhance its healthcare offerings, ensuring that international patients experience not only exceptional medical care but also Malaysia's warm hospitality and unique cultural experiences.

MHTC remains committed to advancing Malaysia's position as a global healthcare hub through strategic collaborations, integrating clinical excellence with tourism offerings, and delivering a seamless healthcare travel journey for patients from around the world.

For media inquiries and further information, please contact:

Mohamad Shahizam Fauzi
Head, Communications
+603 8776 6168
shahizam.f@mhtc.org.my

Siti Hamidah Mohd Najib
Senior Executive, Communications
+603 8776 6168
hamidah.m@mhtc.org.my

About Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council

Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), founded in 2009 and operating under the purview of Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia, is tasked with developing and nurturing the "Malaysia Healthcare" brand. MHTC enhances, coordinates and promotes Malaysia's healthcare travel industry by fostering industry collaborations and establishing valuable public-private partnerships both domestically and internationally. Working with 82 MHTC member hospitals across Malaysia, MHTC aims to elevate the healthcare travel industry through an active ecosystem, a robust "Malaysia Healthcare" brand, and strategic market initiatives. The "Malaysia Healthcare" brand aspires to position Malaysia as the premier global healthcare destination. As a significant export service, Malaysia's healthcare travel industry plays a vital role in the nation's economy.

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MALAYSIA SHOWCASES HEALTHCARE EXCELLENCE IN CAMBODIA, DRIVING MOMENTUM TOWARDS MYMT 2026

Over 15,000 visitors to the INCHEON–IFEZ Booth; IFEZ supported a record 50 innovation companies participating in CES 2026.
Participating companies secure a foundation for global expansion, including 20 MoU signings.

INCHEON, South Korea, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) announced the successful operation of the INCHEON–IFEZ Booth at CES 2026, presenting IFEZ's future-city vision and the technologies of Incheon-based innovators to a global audience.

Under the theme "Destination Incheon — From Smart City to AI City," the booth highlighted a sustainable urban future enabled by Incheon companies' innovations and drew more than 15,000 visitors, according to IFEZ.

During CES 2026, IFEZ also met with the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) to discuss support measures and collaboration models for helping Incheon startups enter the U.S. market. The two sides plan to develop practical joint programs through continued cooperation.

IFEZ supported a record 50 companies at CES 2026 across multiple participation tracks, dividing them across various exhibition areas: 10 companies in the 'INCHEON-IFEZ' Booth at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 10 in the Korea pavilion (KOTRA) at the Eureka Park, 6 in the Global Pavilion, and 15 as the Incheon Startup Park Delegation and 10 Innovation Award showcase participants.

These companies achieved record-breaking results, conducting 1,419 business consultations with overseas buyers and investors, with the estimated value of export consultations reaching $560 million—more than 400 additional meetings compared to last year. In addition, nine companies signed 20 MOUs, building momentum for global expansion and investment opportunities.

Leadpoint System, a smart manufacturing and industrial automation solutions provider, signed an MOU with Webtronic Labs, a U.S.-based technology R&D company.

emCT, which specializes in fire detection and safety management solutions, signed an MOU with Texas Legacy Realty, a Texas-based real estate development and operations company, to pursue collaboration on applying fire safety and "safe zone" solutions in commercial and residential buildings.

Medicell Healthcare, a regenerative medicine and bio-healthcare solutions company, signed an MOU with the City of Phoenix, Arizona's largest city, and discussed cooperation on technology collaboration and local proof-of-concept initiatives in public healthcare.

IFEZ said 14 supported companies earned 17 CES Innovation Awards, the highest total to date for Incheon, drawing strong interest from global buyers and investors. Deep Fusion AI received a Best of Innovation honor for its radar-based sensor-fusion AI technology, gaining attention in next-generation autonomous driving and robotic perception.

Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok said the CES participation advanced the Incheon–IFEZ AI City vision on the global stage and pledged continued support to expand Incheon companies' international reach and strengthen Incheon as a global business hub.

 

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INCHEON-IFEZ Booth Wraps Up a Successful CES 2026, Recording $560M in Export Consultations and 17 Innovation Awards