PENANG remains an important hub for medical tourism, especially in this region.
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said he was happy to witness the growth of the medical tourism sub-sector in the state.
He told this to a delegation from the Royal College of Surgeon Ireland (RCSI) & University College Dublin (UCD) when they paid him a visit in Komtar today.
“The new wing of Island Hospital in Peel Avenue has been opened this year.
“It is also good to note that we have about six companies dealing with medical devices in the state.
“We hope to promote medical tourism in Penang as that is our niche market,” he said.
The meeting touched on initiatives to promote Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) education and ways to boost medical tourism.
The delegation, led by RCSI chief executive officer Prof Cathal Kelly, was impressed with the state’s commitment to spur medical tourism and the state’s vision.
Prof Kelly expressed hopes for better engagement in the future.
Story by Edmund Lee
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