KPJ Kuching expects 20 pct increase in medical tourists
KUCHING: KPJ Kuching Specialist Hospital is expecting a 20 per cent increase in medical tourists following the announcement of a new route connecting Indonesia’s capital city Jakarta and Kuching, which will start on June 15. KPJ Kuching general manager Nurhazimah Mahat said the new route introduced by AirAsia is definitely great news that has been […]
Close proximity, affordability draw Indonesians to seek treatment in Sarawak
KUCHING: The influx of Indonesians seeking medical care in Sarawak’s private hospitals does not mean that healthcare in Indonesia is poor, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts said on the contrary, they are here due to the close proximity and the affordability factor. “We interpret […]
HIFU treatment that preserves women’s fertility now available in Malaysia
By Muhammad Basir Roslan KUALA LUMPUR: A non-invasive procedure to treat uterine fibroids known as High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) is set to change the treatment landscape for women nationwide. According to Mahkota Medical Centre (MMC) Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr S. Selva, the cutting-edge treatment option with clinically proven positive outcomes, has a shorter recovery period […]
