Medical Tourism News
Mahkota Medical Centre pioneers the launch of Malaysia ’ s first nextgen smart ward and accelerates the speed of digital adoption in healthcare
Bangkok - Only Southeast Asian destination in Bloomberg ’ s 2025 mustvisit list
Thailand ’ s Bangkok has been the sole Southeast
Asian city in Bloomberg ’ s list of the 25 best places to visit in 2025 , earning praise for its modern public transportation system and luxurious accommodations .
Bangkok continues to expand its public transportation system in 2025 with new metro and skytrain lines , making it easier for visitors to navigate the city and discover new areas .
While the city is warm year-round , the dry season from November to February offers more comfortable conditions , making it an ideal time for tourism and vacations . Several new luxury hotels are set to open in Bangkok next year , further enhancing its appeal to travelers .
Other destinations on Bloomberg ’ s list include Japan , Los Angeles ( U . S .), Skåne ( Sweden ), Costa Palmas ( Mexico ), Egypt , and Rome .
To curate the list of 25 destinations , Bloomberg consulted trusted travel planners , evaluating the best and worst times to visit each location based on factors such as weather , festivals , and events .
Earlier this month , market research firm Euromonitor International named Bangkok the world ’ s top tourism city for 2024 after it welcomed a record-breaking 32.4 million visitors , marking a 30 % year-on-year increase .
Bangkok ’ s success is attributed not only to its high visitor numbers but also to Thailand ’ s strategic tourism policies .
Mahkota Medical Centre ( MMC ), a member of HMI Medical , recently celebrates its 30th anniversary with the launch of Malaysia ’ s first Next-Gen Smart Ward - a visionary leap towards redefining patient care through the adoption of smart health technologies that lead the way for the future of digital transformation in healthcare .
At the core of the Next-Gen Smart Ward is a suite of integrated technologies designed to revolutionise every facet of patient care . With customised real-time monitoring systems and automated tools for healthcare professionals and patient communication , the Next-Gen Smart Ward heightens responsiveness and empowers doctors , nurses , and patients to make more informed decisions about their health .
Aligned with the Visit Melaka 2024 campaign and World Tourism Day 2025 , this launch by MMC demonstrates how digital transformation initiatives like the Next-Gen Smart Ward are instrumental to attracting medical tourists , which aligns with national ambitions to establish Malaysia as a premier medical tourism destinations .
This transformative initiatives , developed in partnership with Chang Gung Memorial Hospital under the strategic guidance of HMI Medical , signals a bold new chapter in evolving the way healthcare professionals interact with patients in the ward .
16 ISSUE 6 | 2024 GlobalHealthAsiaPacific . com