How do I know if a hospital in Kuala Lumpur or Malaysia is accredited and of international quality?

To ensure that your choose a hospital of international quality, you can check if they are MSQH-accredited here, or if they are JCI-accredited here.

All private healthcare providers in Malaysia must hold a licence under the Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 1998

What cultural factors have an impact on medical tourism in Kuala Lumpur?

If your health screening in Malaysia uncovers a potential health concern and you seek further medical consultation in Singapore, the local Singapore doctor may require further tests to diagnose the condition.

Why is medical imaging including CT scan important for health screening or early detection of diseases?

Medical imaging are one of the more costly components of comprehensive health screening. The lower cost of doing such imaging in Kuala Lumpur can be considered as an alternative.

Medical imaging is important as many serious conditions are “silent” and do not present any symptoms in the early stages. Such diseases may require a variety of tests to be detected and diagnosed. Medical imaging is a vital component of the set of medical examinations needed.

If a health screening package allows me a choice of 1 or 2 medical imaging scans. Which one should I choose?

Different medical imaging scans help to detect different medical conditions. Generally, you can consider selecting those for conditions that you are most at risk for (e.g. family history of the condition or other risk factors).

You should consult the doctor to ascertain the choice that is most suitable for you.