KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 -- Malaysia's private healthcare sector has evolved into a global medical tourism powerhouse, attracting 1.84 million international patients and generating RM3.34 billion in revenue in 2025 alone.

Driven by a rare combination of world-class clinical standards and unmatched cost-competitiveness, the industry has shifted from a niche market into a critical pillar of the nation's economic and reputational landscape.

According to Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh, President of the Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM), approximately 80 of the nation's 212 private hospitals are now actively engaged in medical tourism, offering services specifically tailored to an international clientele.

Many of these facilities have e...