Summary
- Indonesian healthcare travellers generated RM2.2 billion for Malaysia in 2025.
- Revenue increased 24% year-on-year.
- Malaysia received 968,000 healthcare travellers from Indonesia, up 16%.
- MHTC held MHX Yogyakarta 2026 from Aug 20 to 23.
- Nineteen Malaysian hospitals participated in the healthcare event.
YOGYAKARTA, September 12 — Healthcare travel from Indonesia generated a record RM2.2 billion for Malaysia in 2025, up 24% from the previous year, according to the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC).
Indonesia remained Malaysia’s largest healthcare travel source market, with 968,000 arrivals in 2025, an increase of 16%. MHTC highlighted the figures as it concluded MHX Yogyakarta 2026.
A four-day healthcare event featuring 19 Malaysian hospitals. Participating providers showcased services including cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics, fertility treatment.
Aealth screening and gastroenterology. MHTC said Yogyakarta is a strategic market due to growing demand for specialised healthcare and direct connectivity with Kuala Lumpur.
