DAKAR, Bangladesh, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Malaysia Healthcare Week 2026 in Dhaka has officially kicked off, bringing Malaysia’s healthcare expertise directly to Bangladeshi patients, partners and industry players as the demand for overseas medical treatment continues to rise across the country.
Organized by the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) as part of ongoing initiatives under the Malaysian Year of Medical Tourism 2026 (MYMT 2026), the week-long engagement highlights Malaysia’s growing role as a trusted healthcare destination for Bangladeshi patients seeking specialized medical care abroad. This initiative comes at a time when the medical travel landscape in Bangladesh is undergoing a notable change. With disruptions affecting traditional treatment corridors, many Bangladeshi patients are increasingly exploring alternative destinations for specialized care abroad. Malaysia has emerged as an attractive option, offering internationally accredited hospitals, specialized medical expertise and integrated patient support services within a four-hour flight from Dhaka.
Guided by his “Healing meets hospitality“, Malaysia Healthcare showcases the country’s unique healthcare value proposition, where advanced medical treatment is complemented by the Malaysian culture of warmth, compassion and personalized patient care. Combined with competitive treatment costs and strong air connectivity between Dhaka and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia continues to strengthen its reputation as an accessible and reliable healthcare destination for Bangladeshi patients and their families.
Malaysia Healthcare’s engagement in the Bangladesh market has also seen encouraging momentum in recent years. Revenue from Bangladeshi health travelers to Malaysia reached approximately RM10.4 million in 2025, the highest figure on record and with over 10,800 Bangladeshi health tourists recorded as of February 2026, reflecting year-on-year growth and deepening confidence in Malaysia’s health ecosystem. Malaysia Health Week kicked off with an exclusive networking dinner in Dhaka, organized in collaboration with Tourism Malaysia and attended by leading travel agencies, medical tourism facilitators, representatives from Bangladesh’s health and travel sectors, officials from the Malaysian High Commission in Dhaka and members of the diplomatic community.
The event also marked the official introduction of the Malaysian Year of Medical Tourism 2026 (MYMT 2026) initiatives in Dhaka, while providing an opportunity to showcase participating Malaysian hospitals and their core specialties, and foster engagement and potential collaboration between Malaysian healthcare providers and Bangladeshi stakeholders.
Throughout the week, Malaysia Healthcare is also participating in the Dhaka Travel Mart, where a dedicated Malaysia healthcare pavilion showcases the country’s medical expertise and specialist treatment capabilities. The pavilion serves as a platform to strengthen engagement with Bangladeshi stakeholders while increasing awareness of Malaysia’s healthcare offering. Leading Malaysian healthcare providers including IHH Healthcare Malaysia, KL Fertility Centre, Sunway Medical Centre, KPJ Healthcare and the National Heart Institute (IJN), recipients of Medical Excellence and Medical Technology accolades at the Malaysia Flagship Medical Tourism Hospital 2025 (FMTH) Awards, are showcasing their specialized healthcare services and treatment capabilities to industry partners and stakeholders in Bangladesh. Their participation further supports Malaysia Healthcare’s efforts to deepen collaboration opportunities and strengthen its presence in Bangladesh’s growing medical travel landscape.
Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) chief executive Suriaghandi Suppiah said the initiative represents an important step in strengthening healthcare collaboration between Malaysia and Bangladesh. “The Malaysian Health Week in Dhaka represents an important step in bringing the Malaysian health ecosystem closer to the Bangladeshi community. Beyond showcasing Malaysia’s medical expertise, this platform allows us to build meaningful partnerships with local healthcare providers and industry players while providing Bangladeshi patients with greater access to reliable treatment options in Malaysia.“, said Suriaghandi. As Malaysia continues to build momentum for the Malaysian Year of Medical Tourism 2026 (MYMT 2026), initiatives such as the Malaysian Health Week in Dhaka reinforce Malaysia’s commitment to expanding cross-border healthcare collaboration and improving access to quality medical care for patients in the region.
For media inquiries and further information, please contact:
Mohamad Shahizam Fauzi
Manager, Communications
+603 8776 6168
shahizam.f@mhtc.org.my
Muhammad Rashidan Maat
Asst. Manager, Communications
+603 8776 6168
rasydan.m@mhtc.org.my
About Malaysian Health Travel Council
The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), established in 2009 under the Ministry of Health (MOH) of Malaysia, is responsible for developing and maintaining the “Malaysia Healthcare” brand. MHTC enhances, coordinates and promotes Malaysia’s healthcare travel industry by fostering industry collaborations and establishing 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 Malaysian Year of Medical Tourism (MYMT) 2026, the country’s first year dedicated to celebrating and advancing medical travel. MYMT 2026 is a landmark initiative to showcase Malaysia’s world-class healthcare offerings, strengthen its position as a leading global healthcare destination and highlight the industry’s significant contribution to the national economy.
More information can be found at https://www.malaysiahealthcare.org.my/.
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