Penang Medical Tourism by CNBC

Penang has been listed by CNBC as a highly recommended place to seek medical treatment not only because of its competitive price but also for its well educated community.

The hospitals are staffed with highly trained doctors and nurses as well as having excellent and modern facilities. For the families accompanying the patients, Penang has much to offer in term of temporary lodging, shopping and getting around.

Medical tourism has helped to push Penang to a more service-based economy. CNBC's Adam Bakhtiar reports on what's driving patients to Penang.

Where is Penang

Penang is a beautiful island city located in the Straits of Malacca. While priding herself as the second largest urban area in Malaysia, it still maintains an intact cultural and architectural heritage from the British colonial period.

Why Malaysia

The World Health Organization ranked Malaysia's health care system 12th best in Asia and 49th in the world in 2000. Medical charges and hospitalization costs in Malaysia are very competitive compared to the predecessors.

Most hospitals are accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI), MS ISO 9002 and Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH).

What is Medical Tourism

Medical Tourism is where people who travel to other countries to receive medical, dental and surgical care. It combines wellness and healthcare with leisure and relaxation which aimed at rejuvenating a person; mentally, physically and emotionally. One chooses to go abroad for medical care because of:

§ Cost savings

§ Insurance excluded treatments

§ Minimum waiting period

§ Specialty treatment

§ Equal or higher quality care

§ New travel experience

Who We Are

Penang Medical Tourism™ is among the very few Medical Tourism operators based in Penang. We are a one stop destination that caters for your medical and tourism related needs. We assure you that you will be given the best possible medical care, while making your trip as smooth and rewarding as possible.

What We Do

Penang Medical Tourism™ offers you and your families a comprehensive service package during your stay at Penang, even before your arrival. Our services include:

§ Liaising with the leading international hospitals and certified medical doctors or consultants

§ Booking of accommodation

§ Assistance for visa application (if necessary)

§ Travel and airport transfer arrangements

§ Post treatment tours to exotic locations within the destination country

§ Trips for alternative therapies such as dermatology, spa treatments and massages