A New Regional Healthcare Experience Begins in Cambodia, Connecting Families to Care Beyond Borders

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Maybank (Cambodia) Plc., in collaboration with Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), will host MH WellFest Cambodia 2026 on 3 and 4 October 2026 at Borey Peng Huoth Eco Park in Phnom Penh. Endorsed by the Embassy of Malaysia in Phnom Penh, the event will bring together 14 MHTC member hospitals, allowing visitors to meet hospital representatives, explore specialist expertise and healthcare options, and better understand how to navigate cross-border care, alongside financial solutions and family-focused experiences.

MH WellFest Cambodia 2026 is designed around a simple belief: when families think about their future, health, financial readiness and meaningful time together are closely connected. The event will provide Cambodian families and Maybank customers with an opportunity to explore healthcare facilities offered by MHTC member hospitals, specialist capabilities, preventive-health options, health check-up plans, treatment pathways and medical-travel arrangements, and better understand the support available throughout a cross-border healthcare journey. The Wellness Discovery Hub will also feature health talks and personal consultations with Malaysian specialists, available by appointment, helping families make more informed choices for themselves and their loved ones.

"MH WellFest Cambodia 2026 reflects Maybank's commitment to being present in the moments that matter most to families," said Rath Sophoan, CEO and Country Head, Maybank Cambodia. "Health decisions are deeply personal, but they are also connected to family security, financial preparedness and the future people want to build together. This event brings trusted healthcare expertise, practical financial solutions and family experiences into one platform, demonstrating what Beyond Banking means in practice."

MHTC, operating under the purview of Malaysia's Ministry of Health, leads the development and promotion of Malaysia's medical tourism ecosystem.

"MHTC is pleased to collaborate with Maybank Cambodia to bring the Malaysia Healthcare experience closer to Cambodian visitors," said Dato' Suriaghandi Suppiah, Chief Executive Officer, Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council. "Malaysia offers a strong healthcare ecosystem supported by specialist expertise, quality care, accessible healthcare options and a patient experience shaped by our culture of hospitality. This is at the heart of Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism 2026 (MYMT2026): Healing Meets Hospitality, which recognises that the healthcare experience extends beyond treatment to the care, comfort and support surrounding the patient journey. MH WellFest Cambodia 2026 allows visitors to discover these strengths directly, meet our healthcare providers and gain greater clarity and confidence in navigating their healthcare journey across borders."

Beyond healthcare discovery, WellFest Live will create a welcoming family environment through children's activities, family games, live performances, Malaysian food, lifestyle experiences, travel inspiration and partner showcases. The WellFest Run, featuring 5KM and 10KM routes under the theme "Every Step for You," will bring individuals, families and communities together around active living, reflecting the broader Healing Meets Hospitality proposition behind Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism 2026.

Maybank's engagement will extend the healthcare conversation into broader family wealth and protection planning. Visitors can explore Maybank Cards and other cross-border payment solutions, EzyPay instalment options, insurance and financing propositions that can support healthcare planning, treatment, travel and longer-term family aspirations.

Maybank Cardmembers can also access selected hospital, spa, clinic, dining, retail and lifestyle privileges, enabling a more seamless experience for families travelling to Malaysia for care, recovery or time together.

With Peng Huoth as partner and host community, MH WellFest Cambodia 2026 will bring Malaysia Healthcare, confidence and family experiences together in one setting, helping Cambodian families explore care beyond borders with greater clarity and confidence. Cambodian visitors, Maybank customers and members of the community are invited to attend MH WellFest Cambodia 2026 on 3 and 4 October at Borey Peng Huoth Eco Park. Visitors can meet Malaysian healthcare teams, explore healthcare options in Malaysia, learn more about specialist care and treatment pathways, and experience the broader Healing Meets Hospitality proposition through a weekend of wellbeing, lifestyle and community activities.

For media inquiries and further information, please contact:

Muhammad Rasydan Bin Ma'at
Head of Unit, PR and Media Unit
Communications
+603 8776 6168
rasydan.m@mhtc.org.my

Qazreen Chan Abdullah
Chief Operating Officer
+855 16 201 234
qazreen@maybank.com

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

Mer Chanpolydet
Head, Marketing & Branding
+855 17 324 727
chanpolydet.mer@maybank.com

About Maybank Cambodia

Established in 1960, Maybank is the largest financial services group in Malaysia with a strong presence across the ASEAN region. Maybank Cambodia, founded in Phnom Penh in 1993, has grown from a single branch to become a locally incorporated bank in 2012. As one of Cambodia's top banks, Maybank offers a comprehensive range of financial services, including corporate, commercial, consumer, internet, and mobile banking. The bank operates in Phnom Penh and major provinces with a network of 21 branches. 

Maybank's website: https://www.maybank2u.com.kh/

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.

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A New Regional Healthcare Experience Begins in Cambodia, Connecting Families to Care Beyond Borders

More than 900 companies and 10,000-plus exhibits bring China's smart manufacturing value chains to life

HEFEI, China, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2026 World Manufacturing Convention opened Sept. 20 at the Hefei Binhu International Convention and Exhibition Center, where a humanoid robot landed a pitch-pot throw, an inspection robot patrolled and an electric cargo drone demonstrated vertical takeoff and landing at Luogang Park.

Running through Sept. 23 under the theme "Intelligent Manufacturing for a Better Future," the 70,000-square-meter convention allocates 20,000 square meters to manufacturing innovation and achievements and 50,000 to commercial exhibits. More than 900 companies present 10,000-plus products and technologies.

Organizers structured the exhibition around manufacturing value chains.

In the smart mining equipment area, a three-dimensional cutaway model showcases Huainan's mining robotics cluster, anchored by T.SPEC and Tangxing Technology. It recreates the workflow from underground roadway development to shaft hoisting and demonstrates eight core applications, including excavation and roof support, roadway tunneling, materials and pipe handling, hydraulic-support transport, shaft-rope replacement and coal-bunker cleaning, with every equipment model shown in operation.

The manufacturing innovation and achievements pavilion features a 180-qubit superconducting quantum processor; BEST, the Burning Plasma Experimental Superconducting Tokamak, or "artificial sun," being developed as a pathway toward fusion energy; the Lingjing Zaowu AI research platform from the Scientific Intelligence Materials Creation Center; solid-state transformers; and a ground-based planetary-environment simulation facility. Bringing together quantum technologies, hydrogen and fusion energy, brain-computer interfaces, embodied AI, 6G and advanced materials—all requiring sustained R&D—the pavilion reflects manufacturing's shift from scale-driven expansion to innovation-led growth.

The exhibits move beyond products to present interconnected manufacturing ecosystems.

The smart and connected vehicle area spans finished vehicles, EV batteries, automotive semiconductors and by-wire chassis systems. The next-generation information technology and clean-energy zone covers power infrastructure for AI, computing capacity, human-machine interfaces and AI-enabled applications. Biomanufacturing exhibits trace development from gene editing, cell-factory R&D and pilot-scale optimization to intelligent high-volume production and commercial deployment.

Guest province Sichuan is highlighting regional manufacturing collaboration under the theme "Smart Manufacturing in Tianfu, Connected to Global Value Chains." The international zone features multinationals, including Continental Tires and Corning Display Technologies, and China-based joint ventures. The United Kingdom is the first country to return as guest country of honor.

In the technology-enabled senior care area, Anhui Longchuang Intelligent Technology demonstrated millimeter-wave radar that detects falls and alerts family members and nearby care or emergency teams without a call for help. In bedrooms, an alert delay of about one minute prevents ordinary movements, including bending or squatting, from generating false alarms. The company's smart-space management platform serves more than 50,000 senior care facilities and homes.

From components to advanced equipment, the convention tracks China's transition from "Made in China" to "Smart Manufacturing in China." In the first seven months of 2026, Anhui produced 2.0158 million vehicles, including 1.0903 million electric vehicles, and exported 1.227 million, ranking among China's leaders across several measures. The figures offer evidence of the transformation underway.

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2026 World Manufacturing Convention: From Product Displays to Integrated Manufacturing Ecosystems