Thursday, July 15, 2004

Malaysia ready to offer healthcare services to foreigners

HONG KONG : Malaysia is ready to offer a wide range of healthcare services, from medical screening and treatment to cosmetic surgery, International Trade and Industry Minister Rafidah Aziz said.

She said Malaysia was capable of offering the services given its advanced medical facilities, and medical specialists, with 70 percent of them having received their training from top medical schools in Britain, United States and Australia.

Ms Rafidah was speaking at a seminar on "Business Opportunities in Malaysia". She is leading a trade mission to Taiwan, Japan and Hong Kong.

In 2003, a total of 102,946 foreign patients received treatment in the private hospitals of Malaysia.

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