KUCHING, Oct 12: Sarawak’s medical tourism revenue surged 27 per cent to RM203.2 million in 2025, with three more private hospitals planned in Kuching as the State strengthens its ambition to become a regional healthcare hub.
Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said Sarawak’s healthcare tourism sector was gaining momentum, with 104,323 healthcare travellers recorded last year, an increase of 36 per cent from 76,796 in 2024.
“The State recorded RM109.9 million in healthcare traveller revenue in the first half of 2026, up 21 per cent from RM90.6 million during the corresponding period last year. The number of healthcare travellers also rose four per cent to 48,480 from 46,793 over the same period.
