As Malaysia marks the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) reaching 90% completion, it is timely to reflect on what connectivity of this scale means for patients and healthcare providers, particularly those outside major urban centres. Private healthcare plays an important role within Malaysia’s dual healthcare system; including support for initiatives such as Rakan KKM, private providers can help alleviate capacity pressures while complementing public services. We have seen this among patients who travel long distances from outside of Terengganu to receive chemotherapy treatment at KMI Kuala Terengganu Medical Centre. Looking ahead, broader regional connectivity will further support patient mobility and medical access. For healthcare providers such as KMI Healthcare, improved connectivity also supports our ability to serve wider catchment areas and, in time, facilitate medical tourism growth to other parts of the country – a development that benefits patients, providers and regional economies alike.

Source: The Edge Markets February 10, 2026 09:14 UTC