Malaysia has steadily emerged as one of the most trusted destinations for Indonesian patients seeking timely and reliable care. Following its last major outreach in 2022, Malaysia Healthcare returns to Medan this year, reconnecting with a community that has long viewed Malaysian hospitals as a gold standard for second medical opinions and complex treatments. Malaysian hospitals are widely recognised for their internationally accredited facilities, specialised medical expertise and patient-centred care, supported by competitive treatment costs and culturally familiar healthcare services.
This long-standing patient movement has gradually formed a strong Medan–Penang healthcare corridor, connecting residents of North Sumatra with Malaysia’s major hospital hubs. The region serves a population catchment of more than 15 million people, with Medan acting as the primary gateway for patients travelling from surrounding areas such as Aceh, Padang, Pekanbaru and Binjai to seek treatment abroad.
Recognising the importance of this long-standing healthcare connection, the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council continues to strengthen engagement with the Medan market through the national Malaysia Healthcare brand. Guided by the Healing Meets Hospitality positioning and supported by the Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism 2026, Malaysia Healthcare aims to deepen regional healthcare collaboration while improving patient access to trusted treatment options across Southeast Asia.
As part of these efforts, Malaysia Healthcare brings together a delegation of leading Malaysian hospitals to Medan through MHX Medan 2026, including Island Hospital Penang, winner of Malaysia’s Flagship Medical Tourism Hospital award, as well as Institut Jantung Negara (IJN), Mahkota Medical Centre and Subang Jaya Medical Centre, which were recipients of multiple accolades under the same award, alongside Alpha IVF & Women’s Specialists, GenPrime Everlink Fertility Centre, Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Gleneagles Hospital Penang, Hospital Picaso, Damansara Specialist Hospital 2, Johor Specialist Hospital, MSU Medical Centre, Northern Heart Hospital Penang, Optimax Eye Specialist Centre, Penang Adventist Hospital, Prince Court Medical Centre, Sunway Medical Centre Sunway City Kuala Lumpur, Sunway Medical Centre Penang and Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet specialists directly, explore treatment options and obtain trusted second medical opinions in key areas frequently sought by Indonesian patients, including cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics, fertility treatment and comprehensive health screening.
MHX Medan 2026 aims to surpass the benchmark set during MHX Medan 2022, which generated 1,514 patient enquiries, with a new target of achieving at least 1,665 healthcare leads from the Medan market. The event is expected to attract families seeking clarity on complex diagnoses, patients considering overseas treatment just a short flight away, as well as healthcare facilitators and industry partners interested in strengthening Malaysia–Indonesia healthcare collaboration.
