{
  "id": 14710871,
  "title": "MHTC, Maybank kerjasama perluas akses perkhidmatan kesihatan Malaysia serata Asean",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/mhtc-maybank-kerjasama-perluas-akses-perkhidmatan-kesihatan-malaysia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T13:52:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/10/15/mhtc-maybank-kerjasama-perluas-akses-perkhidmatan-kesihatan-malaysia-serata-asean"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malayan Banking Bhd and Majlis Pelancongan Kesihatan Malaysia (MHTC) have launched a multi-year partnership to expand access to healthcare services for Maybank customers across Southeast Asia. This collaboration will connect Maybank's customer base in the region with MHTC's healthcare network, providing information on medical treatment, health facilities, and support services available in Malaysia. The initiative is expected to be expanded to major markets starting in 2027, with Indonesia, the Philippines, and Singapore identified as key markets for the next phase.\n\nMHTC CEO Suriaghandi Suppiah emphasized that seeking medical treatment abroad is not merely about choosing a hospital. Patients must also understand the unique healthcare system, manage costs, and prepare for family members accompanying them. While Malaysia boasts 91 recognized healthcare facilities, ensuring patients can access and utilize these services is equally important. He stated that quality alone does not bring patients to Malaysia; accessibility does.\n\nThe partnership will build upon lessons learned from the MH WellFest Cambodia 2026, where MHTC and Maybank representatives delivered health seminars and one-on-one consultations. Indonesia, the Philippines, and Singapore are identified as primary markets for the next phase of the initiative. MHTC's Chief Executive Officer, Suppiah, stated that ensuring patients can access and utilize healthcare services is as crucial as providing quality care. He added that MHTC will refine the partnership based on the learnings from Cambodia and apply the successful approach in other Southeast Asian markets starting in 2027. Initial implementation will see Maybank Premier customers in Cambodia gaining access to healthcare information and services through MHTC's network. In Indonesia, customers will have access to exclusive healthcare benefits and support. MHTC will also assist private Malaysian hospitals in reaching more international patients through Maybank's customers in ASEAN.",
  "summary": "Kerjasama berbilang tahun ini akan menghubungkan pelanggan Maybank di rantau ini dengan perkhidmatan kesihatan Malaysia, serta rancangan untuk berkembang ke lebih banyak pasaran mulai 2027.",
  "key_points": [],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "MHTC, Maybank partner to expand access to Malaysian healthcare across Asean",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/mhtc-maybank-partner-to-expand-access-to-malaysian-healthcare-across",
        "published": "2026-10-15T12:59:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}