PENANG, MALAYSIA – 15 July 2026 – Sunway Medical Centre Penang (SMCP) has been awarded the Medical Tourism Initiative of the Year (Malaysia) at the prestigious Healthcare Asia Awards 2026, recognising the hospital's excellence in delivering a seamless, patient-centred medical tourism experience for international patients seeking healthcare in Penang, Malaysia.

The award recognises SMCP's integrated medical tourism ecosystem, which combines world-class medical care with comprehensive patient support beyond the clinical setting. Through its dedicated International Patient Centre, the hospital provides end-to-end assistance that enables international patients to access high-quality healthcare in Malaysia with greater ease, confidence and peace of mind.

Delivering a Seamless Medical Tourism Experience in Penang, Malaysia

Recognising that travelling overseas for medical treatment involves more than clinical care, SMCP has developed a comprehensive support system that accompanies international patients throughout their healthcare journey. The hospital welcomes patients from across the region, including Indonesia, Cambodia, Brunei, Myanmar, Bangladesh, China, and other Asia-Pacific countries, reinforcing Penang's position as a preferred destination for quality healthcare and medical tourism.

The hospital's International Patient Centre provides personalised services including language interpretation and translation support, medical visa assistance and travel coordination, complimentary airport pick-up and transfer, hotel accommodation arrangements as well as dedicated care coordination before, during and after treatment.

Working closely with the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), SMCP continues to strengthen Malaysia's medical tourism ecosystem by ensuring international patients enjoy a smooth, convenient and well-coordinated healthcare experience from arrival to recovery.

Ms Christine Lee, Chief Executive Officer of Sunway Medical Centre Penang, said:

Advancing Medical Tourism in Malaysia

As one of the leading private hospitals in Penang, Malaysia, SMCP continues to enhance its international patient services by integrating advanced medical expertise with personalised hospitality and coordinated travel support. This holistic approach enables patients to focus on their treatment while the hospital manages the logistical aspects of their medical journey.

Through its commitment to clinical excellence, patient-centred care and seamless international patient support, SMCP continues to strengthen its position as a leading medical tourism hospital in Malaysia, providing comprehensive healthcare solutions for patients from across the region and beyond.

The Healthcare Asia Awards recognise outstanding healthcare providers across the region that demonstrate excellence in innovation, patient care and operational performance. SMCP's recognition highlights its commitment to continuously raising the standard of medical tourism and strengthening Penang's position as a preferred destination for international healthcare.

As part of the Sunway Healthcare Group, SMCP remains committed to delivering world-class healthcare, driving innovation in patient experience and supporting Malaysia's reputation as a leading destination for quality medical care and medical tourism.

To learn more about Sunway Medical Centre Penang's Centres of Excellence, medical specialities, comprehensive healthcare services, and International Patient Centre, please visit www.sunwaymedicalpenang.com.my.