RM1.3bil in Medical Tourism?

Sherene Azli, CEO of Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council

06-Apr-16 16:00

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The Health Ministry is targeting RM1.3 bil in medical tourism spending this year and wants the private sector to achieve it. And to facilitate the development of the Malaysian healthcare industry in penetrating the global market is the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council. Chief Executive Officer Sherene Azli lays out the plan in meeting this goal.

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