KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, October 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) concluded a four-day familiarization visit by senior officials of the Royal Oman Police (ROP) from October 21 to 24, 2025. The delegation, led by Brigadier General Dr. Naseer Al-Manthery, Director General of Medical Services of the Security Services, visited major hospitals and healthcare centers facilitation of Malaysian patients to assess clinical capabilities and care coordination systems.
The visit builds on the government-to-government engagement between MHTC and ROP that began in January 2025, when the two organizations first discussed a structured healthcare collaboration to address the medical needs of Omani security personnel and their families. This familiarization program represents the next phase of this partnership, providing ROP leaders with a first-hand assessment of Malaysia’s healthcare infrastructure and international patient services.
The program included familiarization visits to 2 KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital, Prince Court Medical Centre, PERKESO Tun Abdul Razak Rehabilitation Center (Melaka) and Sunway Medical Centre. During these visits, ROP officers met with hospital leadership to discuss referral pathways, international patient services, and areas of collaboration in clinical training, fellowship opportunities, and physician exchange programs. These initiatives aim to strengthen professional development and medical expertise between Malaysia and Oman, fostering long-term partnerships in healthcare excellence. The visit concluded with a networking dinner hosted by His Excellency Sheikh Albabbas Bin Ibrahim Alharthi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Malaysia.
“The Malaysian healthcare system delivers clinical excellence with effective patient facilitation and care coordination,” said Suriaghandi Suppiah, chief executive officer of MHTC. “This visit demonstrates our commitment to supporting Omani patients and strengthens our government-to-government cooperation. Since our initial engagement with the ROP in January, we have worked to create convenient pathways for Omani security personnel to access Malaysian healthcare services.
“This visit gave us a first-hand look at Malaysia’s healthcare capabilities and patient coordination systems. The clinical expertise we observed in these hospitals, combined with the structured approach to international patient care, confirms Malaysia’s ability to meet our medical needs. We look forward to strengthening this partnership and establishing clear referral pathways for our staff and their families,” he said. said Brigadier General Dr Naseer Al-Manthery, Director General of Security Services Medical Services, Royal Oman Police.
The visit comes ahead of the Malaysian Health Week in Oman, scheduled from October 29 to November 5, 2025, during which the MHTC will promote Malaysian health services to Omani patients and stakeholders. The MHTC remains committed to serving as a comprehensive one-stop center for international patient referrals, coordinating seamless access to the Malaysian network of MHTC member hospitals and specialist medical services. This commitment forms a central pillar of the Malaysian Year of Medical Tourism (MYMT) 2026 campaign, which will showcase Malaysia’s integrated approach to international patient care and strengthen the country’s position as a leading global healthcare destination.
For media inquiries and further information, please contact:
Mohamad Shahizam Fauzi
Manager, Communications
+603 8776 6168
shahizam.f@mhtc.org.my
Siti Hamidah Mohd Najib
Senior Manager, Communications
+603 8776 6168
hamidah.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.mhtc.org.my/.
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