Eunice Chan, Independent Director The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) was established by the Malaysian Ministry of Health in 2005.
In 2003, a small unit under the Corporate Division of the Ministry of Health was established, which includes experts knowledgeable in healthcare to advise and guide the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (“MITI”) and MATRADE representatives in showcasing Malaysia's healthcare travel industry.
MHTC was incorporated under the National Key Economic Area (“NKEA”) in 2011,[2] with an aim to enable the agency to fulfil its role as the promoting and facilitating arm of the Ministry of Health.
[1][5][6][7] The top treatments sought by healthcare travellers over the past decade are Cardiology, Fertility, Oncology, Orthopaedics, Neurology, Premium Health Screening and Dental.
[8] In 2024, the council experienced an outflow of staff due to what news reports called a lack of "clear direction" and a "toxic working environment.