Penang Guide
The essential guide to medical tourism in Penang
Penang is one of the most visited states in Malaysia and is
located on the north-west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It’s
composed of two main parts: Penang Island and Seberang
Perai. Widely known as the ‘Pearl of the Orient,’ Penang
attracts millions of tourists every year with its mixture of
multicultural heritage, natural charms, and wonderful food.
Penang is also a popular medical tourism destination,
with around 60 percent of the tourists who visited the state in
2017 coming for affordable, high-quality medical treatment.
According to the former Chief Minister of Penang, Lim Guan
Eng, Penang’s medical tourism industry contributed 42.3
percent of the health tourism market’s revenues in Malaysia.
On the tropical island, medical tourists get the best in terms
of quality, options, and savings. The top medical procedures
include cosmetic surgery, eye care, and dental surgery.
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MAY 2020
Penang’s top strengths as a medical tourism
destination
• World-class doctors and well-trained nurses.
• A wide range of excellent healthcare services.
• Affordable medical procedures that cost less than
some other popular healthcare destinations.
• No queue for specialist consultations.
• Public and private hospitals with global accreditation
to ensure quality care.
• The perfect environment for recovery and relaxation.
Source: MyMediTravel
GlobalHealthAndTravel.com