Join us at the Innovations in Healthcare Management and Informatics 2012!

Innovations in Healthcare Managment and Informatics

In 2012, Innovations in Healthcare Management and Informatics is coming to Bangkok. The two day CXO led strategic conference, backed by a comprehensive programme of masterclasses, workshops and site visits will gather the region’s top hospital decision makers, and best in class international case studies. 35 Key speakers have been lined up including the following international experts:

1.       Mike Bainbridge, Clinical Architect, NHS Connecting for Health, UK

2.       Pekka Ruotsalainen, Research Professor, National Institute for Health and Welfare, Helsinki, Finland

3.       Dr. Karen Kinder, Executive Director ACG International, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University

4.       Professor Michael Legg, Professorial Fellow, Centre for Health Informatics and e-Health Research, University of Wollongong

5.       Prof. Jim Warren, Professor and Chair in Health Informatics, University of Auckland

Leading case studies will be presented and discussed by:

1.       Taipei Medical University

2.       Indian Association for Medical Informatics

3.       Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University

4.       MOH Holdings Singapore

5.       Max Healthcare Institute, India

Be among these leading experts and learn their experiences in spearheading hospital group and nation-wide health informatics agenda. Register now to enjoy early bird discounts. Special pricing is available for hospitals.

For the full registration details and programme agenda, email enquiry@iqpc.com.sg or call +65 6722 9388 or visit www.healthcareinformaticsasia.com.

Malaysia Healthcare is proud to be a partner of this exclusive annual event. Innovations in Healthcare Management and Informatics is supported by The International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA) and Indian Association for Medical Informatics (IAMI).”

Malaysia Healthcare partners EHR conference!



Bringing together senior health IT executives and decision makers from both public and private hospitals and healthcare groups to discuss the progress, challenges and issues in relation to the implementation of EHR across the region This year’s 3rd Annual Electronic Health Records summit will examine the progress of current EHR projects in Asia including Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Malaysia and feature leading pilots and project case studies profiling issues including interoperability challenges, patient data management and security and the impact of new technologies including cloud and mobile devices. Malaysia Healthcare is proud to be a partner to this event for the last three years. Here’s a quick look at what’s new and exciting for the 3rd Annual Electronic Health Records summit this year, running from 29 November – 2 December 2011 in Singapore : 20+ Case Studies and presentations profiling new projects, technologies, interoperability, privacy and their application for EHR Updates on current EHR implementations from: Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Malaysia Panel lead discussions on evaluating the challenges of EHR implementations across the region Strategies to address and evaluate privacy and ownership issues relating to eHealth systems An assessment of the potential benefits of linking EHR and clinical trial recruitment Evaluating new technologies including mobile devices and cloud and the impact for EHR EHR and medical tourism – creating seamless and global after care systems The full programme is now available, download the conference brochure today or visit the website for more details on what’s in store for you at this event! We’ve also lined up 2 great add-on days that will enhance your learning opportunities at this key event, so don’t miss the Pre-Conference Workshop on Beyond EHR – Achieving Operational Efficiency and Optimization in Healthcare and Lifesciences as well as the EHR Interoperability Design and Implementation Post-Conference Workshop. Benefit From EHR Case Study Presentations & Country Updates From Across Asia: Stephen Rainey Director, National Implementation Services MOH Holdings, Singapore Dr Karanvir Singh Consultant Surgeon & Head of Medical Informatics Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, India Professor Hsu Chien-Yeh President Taiwan Association for Medical Informatics Professor Dato Dr Jai Mohan Vice-President Malaysian Health Informatics Association Suresh Ponnudurai Chief Executive Officer Malaysia Healthcare Benedict Tan Chief Information Officer Singapore Health Services Robert Pickton Chief Information Officer Abu Dhabi Health Services (SEHA), United Arab Emirates Dr Kazuhiro Hara Professor Department of Medical Informatics Kagawa University Hospital, Japan Melvin Choi Chief Information Officer Adventist Hospital, Hong Kong Dr Peter Lee Senior Consultant John Hopkins Hospital, Malaysia See you at the 3rd Annual Electronic Health Records in Singapore this 29 November – 2 December 2011 ! Visit Website Download Brochure Programme Agenda 2011 Speaker Panel Pricing & Registration Contact Us Please quote your VIP Priority Code: P10451MHC ____________________ Register online: click here Email: register@ibcasia.com.sg Call: +65 6508 2401 Fax: +65 6508 2407 Associate Sponsor Session Sponsor Supported By Media Partners International Marketing Partner Produced by

Asia's Largest Aesthetics Event taking place from 9 - 11 September!

Malaysia Healthcare will be partnering Asia’s largest event for Plastic Surgeons, Cosmetic Surgeons, Dermatologists, Aesthetic Practitioners, and Nurses! The 3rd edition of Aesthetics Asia Exhibition and Congress will be held on 9-11 September 2011 at the new Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Aesthetics Asia Exhibition 2010 was a great success, featuring more than 100 regional and international exhibitors providing a comprehensive showcase for over 300 brands, featuring the most recent technologies and techniques in aesthetics. Major sponsors of this event included Sanofi -Aventis, NEOAsia and Mesoestetic Gromark.

The three-day Congress in 2010 featured over 120 international speakers from Europe, USA, Middle East and Asia. Aesthetics Asia 2011 will be bigger and better, reinforcing its position as Asia’s largest event dedicated to all aspects of this rapidly expanding field and will provide a showcase for the most recent technologies and techniques to an audience that matters. Besides the Exhibition & Congress, the event will feature both presentations and workshops providing participants with the perfect opportunity to exchange knowledge with colleagues from all over the world. Click on the link below for further details!

Aesthetics Asia 2011

Malaysia Healthcare helps to make hospitals more efficient!

Hospital Efficiency Asia 2011

• If you’re a doctor, you’ll realise that paperwork takes up as much as a third of your workday
• If you’re a nurse, you’ll find that every hour spent on patient care equals to half the time on paperwork
• If you’re a patient, you’ll probably dread long waiting times and queues for even routine check-ups

Are you’re a C-level Executive/Head of Department, its time to sit up and notice how other hospitals in the region are taking the lead and addressing patient flow to maximise hospital efficiency.

Malaysia Healthcare is proud to partner with 2nd Annual Hospital Efficiency Asia 2011 – a 2-day high quality and information-packed event which will be held at Crowne Plaza Mutiara Kuala Lumpur. The conference will examine the hottest topics and questions pertinent to the healthcare industry to increase hospital productivity and patient satisfaction.

Loads of case studies will be presented by leading hospitals reputed for their efficiency, such as:

• Daniel Comerford, Area Performance Manager, New South Wales (NSW) Health, Australia
• Amir Firdaus Abdullah, CEO, Gleneagles Hospital, Malaysia
• Stuart Pack, CEO, Prince Court Medical Centre, Malaysia
• Dr. Eugene Fidelis Soh, COO, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
• Dr. Addollah Salleh, General Surgeon, Clinical IT Coordinator, Selayang Hospital, Malaysia

Check out the event website or download the brochure for more information!

See you all there!

VIP Packages for Malaysia Healthcare Readers!

Malaysia Healthcare will be partnering Asia’s largest event for Plastic Surgeons, Cosmetic Surgeons, Dermatologists, Aesthetic Practitioners, and Nurses! The 3rd edition of Aesthetics Asia Exhibition and Congress will be held on 9-11 September 2011 at the new Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Click on the link below! Hope to see you all there!

VIP Packages for Malaysia Healthcare Readers!

Malaysia Healthcare partners MedHealth & Welness 2011 in Oman!

MedHealth & Wellness 2011

Malaysia Healthcare has partnered up for the second time with the team from OmanExpo for the MedHealth & Wellness Exhibition and Conference from September 27 - 29 2011! It is an international event that features a wide range of health products and services, medical equipment, pharmaceutical products, laboratory supplies, alternative therapies, as well as sports and fitness equipment. It is the leading event in Oman for the health and medical sector and is considered one of the biggest healthcare exhibitions in the whole Middle East region and here are some key facts:-

• It is the only trade show in Oman supported by the Ministry of Health.
• You will reach a targeted audience of over 5,000 medical professionals, distributors, dealers and suppliers.
• You will expand your existing network by meeting new and productive business contacts.
• You will be part of the developing and emerging health market in Oman.
• It is the only medical show in Oman that attracts international presence.

We look forward to seeing you in Muscat, Oman in September! 

Kuala Lumpur My City!

Kuala Lumpur City Hall presents to you "Kuala Lumpur My City" which offers a refreshing view of the city from a few different perspectives - depicting the many facets and people of Kuala Lumpur, from the business community, to recreation, entertainment, sports, arts, culture and tradition. Malaysia Healthcare patients have been coming to this world class city not only for world class healthcare but also to experience a world class city! Enjoy!

Featured are:
- Tan Sri Francis Yeoh, Managing Director of the YTL Group of Companies
- Dato' Mokhzani Mahathir, Chairman of Sepang International Circuit
- Serina Hijjas, Director of Hijjas Kasturi Associates
- Andy Davidson, Founder and CEO of The Expat Group
- Jo Kukatas, Founder of The Instant Cafe Theatre Company
- Wan Zaleha Radzi, Managing Director of Asiapromote Venture
- Carmen Soo, Model/Actress
- Sarimah Ibrahim, TV Personality/Host

Hope to see you all in Kuala Lumpur soon! Check out our YouTube page as well

Malaysia Healthcare partners Healthcare Professionals Management Strategies Asia Conference 2011!

http://www.healthprofessionalasia.com/

Malaysia Healthcare will be partnering  the first and only dedicated conference in Asia to address the pressing staffing challenges in the healthcare industry! This conference will help healthcare organizations to:

• Identify and resolve the common problem areas faced by healthcare giants which are hindering organizational excellence.

• Understand how your peers in the healthcare industry are battling this global industry shortage.

• Master ways to gain a competitive edge in attracting desired talents into your team.

• Revolutionize and re-design a strategic workforce planning program to promote business efficiency and    leadership competency.

• Benefit from the most comprehensive and educational convention highlighting the critical importance of recruitment, retention and people management in your organization.


Click on the link below for further details! Hope to see you all there!
 Healthcare Professionals Management Conference 2011!

Malaysia Healthcare partners Aesthetics Asia 2011!

Malaysia Healthcare will be partnering Asia’s largest event for Plastic Surgeons, Cosmetic Surgeons, Dermatologists, Aesthetic Practitioners, and Nurses! The 3rd edition of Aesthetics Asia Exhibition and Congress will be held on 9-11 September 2011 at the new Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Aesthetics Asia Exhibition 2010 was a great success, featuring more than 100 regional and international exhibitors providing a comprehensive showcase for over 300 brands, featuring the most recent technologies and techniques in aesthetics. Major sponsors of this event included Sanofi -Aventis, NEOAsia and Mesoestetic Gromark.

The three-day Congress in 2010 featured over 120 international speakers from Europe, USA, Middle East and Asia. Aesthetics Asia 2011 will be bigger and better, reinforcing its position as Asia’s largest event dedicated to all aspects of this rapidly expanding field and will provide a showcase for the most recent technologies and techniques to an audience that matters. Besides the Exhibition & Congress, the event will feature both presentations and workshops providing participants with the perfect opportunity to exchange knowledge with colleagues from all over the world. Click on the link below for further details!

Aesthetics Asia 2011

FAIR International Health Insurance Conference starts today!

The healthcare industry in Asia and Africa region continue to deal with the fast advancing challenges. Escalating healthcare costs, limited funding for public healthcare, uninsured and aging population, insufficient healthcare services, economic inflation, unpredictable pandemic and new diseases, sophistication in insurance needs, traditional medicines, pricing and affordability are among the common headlines for these developing and emerging markets.

Malaysia Healthcare CEO, Suresh Ponnudurai will be speaking at the conference on a very engaging topic; 'Taking Health to the Next Level with Medical Tourism for Insurers'

Datuk Rosnah Abdul Rashid Shirlin, Deputy Minister of Health officiating the event

Malaysia Healthcare CEO, Suresh Ponnudurai speaking at the event

(R-L) Deputy Minister of Health, Datuk Rosnah, Khadijah Abdullah CEO of MII and Suresh Ponnudurai at the Press Conference on the launch of FAIR conference this morning

Click for the Bernama News Release
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Despite the challenges, there is still great potential for strong business and revenue growth, considering the low penetration rate,tax relief incentive and health tourism. Insurers and reinsurers must choose the right perspective and formulate winning strategy such as through partnership, innovation, services, technology etc. Therefore, taking advantage on these challenges would create a long term competitive advantage for the company towards becoming the market leader.

Against this backdrop, The Malaysian Insurance Institute (MII) and the Federation of Afro-Asian Insurers and Reinsurers (FAIR) believe that it is timely to organise the FAIR International Health Insurance Conference under the theme Leveraging Business Challenges to Drive Growth.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Malaysia Healthcare partners Healthcare Professional's Conference!

The need to secure healthcare professionals in the medical industry has become a pressing issue for healthcare providers facing rapidly ageing populations. The healthcare talent shortage is probably the key influential factor that is affecting and limiting organizational excellence in the industry. As nations prepare for problems associated with fast ageing populations, provision of efficient healthcare delivery becomes increasingly important. More pressure and emphasis have been placed on providing quality care for citizens. As such, recruiting and retaining skilled and qualified healthcare providers remains the biggest challenge for almost all organizations.

Healthcare Professionals Management Strategies Asia will be held from 22 - 24 August at the Sheraton Towers, Singapore.

Why You Must Attend:

• This is the first and only dedicated conference in Asia

to address the pressing staffing challenges in the

healthcare industry

• Identify and resolve the common problem areas faced

by healthcare giants which are hindering organizational

excellence

• Understand how your peers in the healthcare industry

are battling this global industry shortage

• Master ways to gain a competitive edge in attracting

desired talents into your team

• Revolutionize and re-design a strategic workforce

planning program to promote business efficiency and

leadership competency

• Benefit from the most comprehensive and educational

convention highlighting the critical importance of

recruitment, retention and people management in your organization

website: http://www.healthprofessionalasia.com

Hope to see you all there!

Hotel of the Month - The Westin Langkawi Resort , Malaysia

Need to retreat to a paradise? Retreat to The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa, surrounded by the idyllic natural setting of the magical Langkawi Island. Malaysia Healthcare patients have been visiting this beautiful resort to recuperate and rejuvenate after their medical procedures. 





Situated on 500 meters of private beachfront, our resort offers a retreat from the rigors of travel, yet is only one kilometre from the main harbour of Langkawi, three kilometres from Kuah duty-free shopping centres, and 20 minutes from the Langkawi International Airport. Leave behind the hectic city life and enter a sense-awakening oasis that refreshes and de-stresses the mind and body. A great wellness location and a favorite among our patients! The aromatic scent of White Tea candles, a touch of nature in the decorated botanicals, refreshing drinks, and the invigorating cold towel service will fill your visit with unforgettable memories long after you leave.

Looking for a Wellness Package? Get in touch with Malaysia Healthcare!

Google's Eric Schmidt on Business Culture, Healthcare & Technology!

A great interview by McKinsey & Co with Google's Eric Schmidt! Google’s executive chairman shares his strategies on hiring, running meetings, designing “mobile first” business models, and addressing joblessness and education reform. On page 5, Mr. Schmidt gives his thoughts on healthcare and how everything should be simplified when we see a doctor and recommends storing our healthcare in a USB dongle or a Personal Health Record (PHR). 

Malaysia Healthcare patients have been using a portable Personal Health Record (PHR) called the iPHER for a number of years that carries all their PHI which includes, medications, lab tests, diagnosis, immunizations, alternative procedures, digital images, dental records, ophthalmic care (lens and contact prescriptions) and DNA any where in the world with no need to access the Internet to view the information. Malaysia Healthcare currently uses this PHR to reduce medical errors and create continuity of care for their medical tourists.

Our thanks goes to Mr. Schmidt and Google for finding new ways to simplify our visit to our healthcare providers!

Future of Healthcare by Microsoft!

This is an incredible video on how Microsoft sees the future in healthcare and how technology is improving our way of life! With state of the art hospitals being built in Malaysia; it's just a matter of time before we experience seemless healthcare delivery.

Malaysia Healthcare patients use a portable Personal Health Record (PHR) called the iPHER that carries all their PHI which includes, medications, lab tests, diagnosis, immunizations, alternative procedures, digital images, dental records, ophthalmic care (lens and contact prescriptions) and DNA any where in the world with no need to access the Internet to view the information. Malaysia Healthcare currently uses this PHR to reduce medical errors and create continuity of care for all their patients and to provide seemless healthcare delivery.

Check out our You Tube Channel for more videos!

Malaysia featured in the April issue of the Travel Trade Monthly!

Malaysia was recently featured in the April issue of the Travel Trade Monthly publication. The article covered the growing importance of Malaysia as a leading tourist and healthcare destination. In 2010, Malaysia recorded 24.6 million tourist arrivals which generated MYR56.5 billion (USD18.5 billion). Lonely Planet listed Malaysia as a must see destination for 2010 and Tourism Review and Hotel Resort Insider placed Malaysia in the top for five for Medical Tourism. Enjoy the article below on page 14!

Travel Trade Weekly Ltd publishes two unique publications; Travel Trade Monthly and Travel Trade Weekly.

Travel Trade Monthly contains informative destination features, interviews with key industry figures and in-depth analysis of issues related to the travel and tourism industry within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). This publication is distributed monthly as a hard copy to more than 6,000 readers throughout the MENA region and to major travel trade exhibitors worldwide.

Travel Trade Weekly is the first and only weekly virtual publication of its kind in the MENA region. It is read online by more than 150,000 travel professionals globally – including all registered travel agents and tour operators. This weekly virtual publication provides travel professionals around the world with the latest tourism news from within the MENA region, as well as international news and events. Travel Trade Weekly currently receives an average of more than 5,000 readers per day

Malaysia Healthcare CEO speaking at the Ageing Asia Investment Forum today!

Malaysia Healthcare's CEO, Suresh Ponnudurai will be speaking at the Aging Asia Investment Forum at the Pan Pacific in Singapore today on a subject of growing importance 'Opportunities in Integrating Health, Tourism, Welllness and Senior Care'.


See you all there!


Link to AAIF2011 Photo Slideshow

AAIF2011 Photos Slideshow

How to Design a Successful Disease Management Program by McKinsey & Co!

Health systems around the world are under increasing strain because of the rising prevalence of chronic conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and asthma. For more than 15 years, disease-management programs (DMPs) have been promoted as a solution to this problem. By carefully coordinating the delivery of high-quality care to patients with chronic conditions, the programs are supposed to enhance the patients’ health, reduce hospitalization rates and lower treatment costs.

Successful DMPs focus on patients’ needs. The interventions they include are applicable to the vast majority of enrolled patients, as well as simple and easy to implement. The patients are given ongoing, disease-specific coaching to maximize their ability to care for themselves. In addition, the programs include regular physician visits and preventive health checkups so that the patients’ health status and compliance with treatment can be monitored. Because one person is responsible for coordinating each patient’s care, the patients are not subjected to duplicate treatments or other unnecessary inconveniences.

Enjoy the article above by McKinsey & Co!

Mercedes GP Petronas - Formula 1 Grand Prix

The ever popular Petronas Formula 1 Grand Prix 2011 will be from 8 - 10 April in Kuala Lumpur. We are having a special Executive Health Screening package for all those who are attending the upcoming Grand Prix! If you are interested and going to be in Kuala Lumpur; please send us an e-mail to marketing@malaysiahealthcarecare.com 

Just like the world class Mercedez Petronas GP team led by Michael Schumacher, Malaysia is a world class health and wellness destination! Malaysia Healthcare is proud to support the Mercedez Petronas GP team in 2011! See you all at the Starting Grid!!


Enjoy the video!!

Malaysia Healthcare's March Newsletter!

Malaysia Healthcare's March Newsletter is now available! Click on the link below!

http://eepurl.com/c1XaM

Medical records online by 2015!

In the era of high technological advancement, Malaysia is not about to get left behind. This is a digital age where patients travelling beyond borders will have instant access where ever they are, with whatever device at hand. The Malaysian Government recently announced that local patients will have shorter waiting time and faster diagnosis of illnesses as the nation’s healthcare system and medical data of both outpatients and inpatients are computerised. At least 20 government hospitals nationwide will be able to serve patients faster by 2015 when medical records are accessible online. Clink on link below!

Medical records online by 2015

Malaysia Healthcare’s strategy is in line with the aspirations of the government to woo foreign patients to this country and making sure that health information is treated with great confidentiality. Therefore, Malaysia Healthcare’s patients use a Personal Health Record (PHR) called the iPHER to carry all their medical information in a digitized format which will also enable them to have good follow up care with their primary care physician upon return to their home country.

Malaysia Airlines - A World Class Airline!

Malaysia Airlines has one of the best First Class and Business Class cabins and has won numerous awards including the Skytrax awards on a number of occasions. Malaysia Healthcare patients have been using Malaysia Airlines for a number of years  to fly to the country for medical treatment. World Class healthcare facilities with a world class airline together with a world class airport in KLIA, that's Malaysia!!

Enjoy the video above or click on the link below !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pYEkDOvGFo
http://www.youtube.com/malaysiahealthcare

New device for Coronary Artery Treatment!

The National Heart Institute (IJN)

The National Heart Institute (IJN) has become the first centre in Malaysia and South East Asia to implant a new stenting device, 'Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold' (BVS), to revolutionise the treatment of coronary artery disease.

The new technology has a prospect for positive therapeutic outcomes resulting from its unique ability to treat blocked vessel, potentially restore vessel functions and disappear within approximately two years after implantation.

Malaysia’s expertise in treatment of heart diseases is on par with many of the western countries. Its hospitals, including the well-known National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur, have the best that cardiology and cardiac surgery has to offer. Many, having undergone heart treatment in Malaysia in turn recommend our doctors and facilities to their family and friends. Malaysia Healthcare is proud to partner the National Heart Institute, a JCI and MSQH accredited facility. 

Please click the link below to read the full article! 


New IJN device for coronary artery treatment

Malaysia Healthcare is now on YouTube!

Malaysia Healthcare joins a growing number of organizations who are having a dedicated video channel to promote and create more awareness of the industry they are in. Our channel includes videos on medical tourism in Malaysia, interviews, news items and general information about Malaysia which is a leading tourist destination.

Over the next couple of  months we will grow our video offering to include the latest developments in the medical tourism arena in Malaysia and around the world. Keep up to date with latest offerings by subscribing to our YouTube channel on www.youtube.com/malaysiahealthcare .

See you all on the Malaysia Healthcare channel!

Malaysia featured in the February issue of MWT!

Malaysia was featured as a healthcare destination in the February issue of Medical, Wellness + Tourism (MWT) publication. The article covered the latest developments in medical tourism in the country together with it's growing importance as a wellness destination. The feature which is covered over 4 pages of the issue gets the insights from the leading players in the medical tourism arena in the country. 

MWT is the first independent business-to-business monthly publication designed to promote and inform on the fast growing industry of medical and wellness tourism. MWT provides accurate and up-to-date news and analysis on the medical and wellness tourism sector, looking at how the industry is developing its product. MWT aims to provide industry participants with the latest information, tools and development news in order to assist its readers in making informed decisions about their businesses and the best recommendations and arrangements for their clients. Further details on MWT can be found on their website www.mwtourism.com .

Enjoy the articles below!

More Singaporeans going to Malaysia for Healthcare! The New Paper, 13 Feb 2011

A growing number of Singaporeans are going across the border to Malaysia to seek medical treatment. Since Mar 1 last year, Singapore residents have been allowed to use their Medisave for elective hospitalisation overseas. The scheme kicked off with 12 hospitals and medical centres in Malaysia run by two Singapore-based private health-care providers – Health Management International (HMI) and Parkway Holdings. HMI and Parkway Holdings said they’ve had more people enquiring about their services in Malaysia. 

Click on the article below which was published by The New Paper in Singapore on Sunday, February 13, 2011. 

Commonwealth Report on Medical Tourism!

The Commonwealth Secretariat produced a great report on Medical Tourism in their Health and Welfare section of their annual report to Commonwealth Ministers two years ago. This report is once again gaining attention as a number of Commonwealth countries including Malaysia are experiencing rapid growth in this area.  

Members of the Commonwealth are in an advantageous position when it comes to aligning themselves as medical tourism destinations. Commonwealth nations have existing and well established social, economic and cultural connections with countries that are currently leading source markets for medical tourism such as the UK, Canada and Australia.

The Malaysian government has listed healthcare travel or medical tourism as one of the key areas under the Government Transformation Programme to increase the number of medical tourists. Malaysia Healthcare has been a proud supporter of the programme and is working closely with other agencies to make Malaysia a regional hub for healthcare.

Enjoy the article above! 

Malaysia Healthcare partners Hospital Build Asia 2011!

Malaysia Healthcare has partnered Hospital Build Asia 2011, Asia's largest business to business hospital infrastructure event for the second year running! With it's success from 2010, this years exhibition and congress will be held once again at the beautiful Marina Bay Sands in Singapore from 10 - 12 May 2011. 

The monumental boom in the building and development of government and private facilities requires a world class forum specifically aimed at healthcare markets in the developing markets around the world. Hospital Build Exhibition & Congress is the regions first event of it's kind to offer a multi track conference programme and exhibition across the breadth of this expanding sector. 

Have a look at the brochure above and hope to see you all there! 

Health & Leisure Brochure from Tourism Malaysia!

Over the years Malaysia has grown into a sophisticated healthcare hub in Asia. With state-of-the-art medical facilities and highly qualified personnel, Malaysia is well-positioned to cater to the healthcare needs of people from the world over.You can opt for health treatment in one of Malaysia’s internationally accredited JCI or MSQH hospitals, and then stay on during the convalescence or recovery period. Or you can come for a holiday, and then take the opportunity to explore the various forms of treatments available in the country which Fox news ranked as the number one destination for Medical Tourism in 2009!

Malaysia comprises three distinct destinations - Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah and Sarawak in Borneo. Its capital, Kuala Lumpur or KL is one of Asia’s most dynamic cities. Its multiracial population of 25 million is made up of Malays, Chinese, Indians and various ethnic communities such as the Kadazan Dusuns and Ibans from Sabah and Sarawak. Together with the influence of the British, Portuguese, Dutch and Thais, Malaysia is indeed a blend of cultures. 

Malaysia is Truly Asia!! Enjoy the brochure above!

Asia's First Healthcare & Ageing Well Forum!

Building on the success of Ageing Asia Investment Forum (AAIF) 2010, the second conference of the AAIF series taking place from 4-6 April 2011 in Singapore will focus on the business of enabling healthy ageing for 1.2 billion ageing baby boomers in Asia. Malaysia Healthcare is proud to be a partner to this event! Hear international business, government and community leaders discuss investment and collaboration opportunities in preventive health, wellness, ageing-in-place, retirement living and seniors care for Asia’s US$11 trillion ageing market.

Malaysia Healthcare's CEO, Suresh Ponnudurai will be speaking at the event on a subject of growing importance 'Opportunities in Integrating Health, Tourism, Welllness and Senior Care'.

Have a look at the brochure above! Malaysia Healthcare looks forward to seeing you all there in April!

Indonesian Magazine, Urban Style looks at the Medical Tourism Market in Malaysia!

Urban Style, an Indonesian Culinary - Vacation - Fashion magazine profiles the growing popularity of Medical Tourism in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, India and Korea. Malaysia which was ranked in the top 5 for Medical Tourism by Tourism Review in 2010 and as the number one destination by Fox News in 2009 is a popular choice for Indonesians. With a choice of JCI and MSQH accredited hospitals, Malaysia is proving itself as the ever more popular destination for medical tourism! Click on the article above!