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.