MALAYSIA HEALTHCARE TRAVEL COUNCIL STRENGHTENS REGIONAL PRESENCE IN MEDAN THROUGH ASTINDO TRAVEL FAIR 2025

MEDAN, Indonesia, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) continues to advance its regional outreach by participating in the ASTINDO Travel Fair (ATF) 2025, held in Medan, Indonesia. The event serves as one of the largest tourism exhibitions in the country, gathering travel agents, airlines, hotels, medical institutions, and tourism partners under one roof to showcase their offerings and foster cross-border collaboration.

As part of the Malaysia Healthcare Pavilion, MHTC leads a delegation of nine (9) world-renowned Malaysian hospitals, further reinforcing Malaysia's position as a trusted global destination for quality medical care and wellness. Participating hospitals include two finalists of 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'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," says Suriaghandi Suppiah, Chief Executive Officer of MHTC.

The participation also aligns with the Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism (MYMT) 2026 campaign, themed "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 highlight Malaysia's appeal not only as a leisure destination but also as a comprehensive hub for healthcare, wellness, education, and lifestyle tourism.

Tourism Malaysia Medan, led by Consul Rosalina Abdul Rahim, also collaborates with travel partners to introduce new and unique holiday packages to destinations such as Ipoh, Cameron Highlands, and Melaka, as well as Umrah Stop-Over Kuala Lumpur and Halal Tourism Packages in partnership with Almeerah Plaza Tour.

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.

The ASTINDO Travel Fair 2025 serves as a vital platform for fostering collaboration between Malaysia and Indonesia across tourism and healthcare sectors. The participation of MHTC and its hospital partners exemplifies the synergy between medical excellence and hospitality that defines Malaysia's healthcare travel experience.

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), 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 80 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.

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MALAYSIA HEALTHCARE TRAVEL COUNCIL STRENGHTENS REGIONAL PRESENCE IN MEDAN THROUGH ASTINDO TRAVEL FAIR 2025

HONG KONG, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Shaw Prize Foundation announced its first major expansion in over two decades: the establishment of The Shaw Prize in Computer Science, a new prize category to honour pioneering breakthroughs in this transformative field that is reshaping the modern world.

 
The Shaw Prize Foundation announced on 28 January the establishment of a new prize category in Computer Science: https://youtu.be/8NWUlZxKsjg

Founded in 2002 by Hong Kong media mogul the late Mr Run Run Shaw, and first awarded in 2004, The Shaw Prize has honoured over 110 exceptional individuals in Astronomy, Life Science and Medicine, and Mathematical Sciences. With Computer Science now rapidly transforming every domain of our lives and scientific inquiry, the Foundation introduces this fourth prize to celebrate the field's foundational advances and their far-reaching impact on humanity.

The announcement came during a press conference on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, drawing over 100 guests from academia, media, and other sectors.

Dr Raymond Chan, Chair of The Shaw Prize Foundation, opened by highlighting technology's dramatic reshaping of life and The Prize's enduring commitment to recognising excellence. "Computer Science is bursting with bold questions that push human thinking to new limits," he said, calling the addition a natural extension of Mr Shaw's vision.

Professor Kenneth Young, Chair of The Shaw Prize Council and Vice Chair of The Board of Adjudicators, emphasised that the new prize will operate in parallel with the three existing categories, following the same governance, selection guidelines, and monetary award of USD 1.2 million.

Professor Tony Chan, who chaired The Planning Committee for The Shaw Prize in Computer Science, expressed deep honour in leading the initiative, which involved convening top global experts to define the new prize's broad scope and guiding principles. He now serves as a Member of The Selection Committee.

Inaugural Chair of The Selection Committee, Professor Jennifer Chayes, Dean of the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society at the University of California, Berkeley, underscored Computer Science as a profound intellectual discipline, much like other basic sciences honoured by the Prize. This core scientific nature aligns seamlessly with the Prize's vision of honouring fundamental advances that benefit humankind. She urged invited field leaders to nominate candidates when nominations open from September to November 2026. The inaugural laureate(s) will be announced in spring 2027, alongside laureates of the other three prize categories.

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The Shaw Prize Adds Computer Science in Landmark Expansion