Sarawak’s private healthcare boom fuels growth in medical tourism, says Dr Sim

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Sarawak is experiencing growth in medical tourism due to significant private healthcare investments. Deputy Premier Dato Sri Dr Sim Kui Hian highlighted the collaboration between public and private healthcare sectors, with private investments from KPJ, IHH, Mahkota Medical Centre Group, Normah, and Sunway boosting the sector. Several new private hospitals are under construction, adding over 1,000 beds in the coming years, exceeding the capacity of Sarawak General Hospital. This investment reflects confidence in Sarawak's healthcare market, attracting patients primarily from Indonesia and Singapore.