KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad announced that the selection and evaluation process for the appointment of Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council’s (MHTC) new chief executive officer (CEO) has officially concluded with the appointment of Suriaghandi Suppiah, effective Sept 29.
In a statement issued by MHTC, Dzulkefly said Suriaghandi’s leadership will strengthen efforts to expand access, attract international patients and enhance Malaysia’s reputation as a trusted destination for quality and affordable healthcare.
“Malaysia’s healthcare ecosystem continues to grow in strength, both domestically and internationally.
“With the upcoming Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism 2026 (MYMT2026), we are committed to positioning the nation as a global leader in healthcare tourism destination,” he said.
The statement said Suriaghandi’s career is marked by his ability to lead transformation initiatives, strengthen operations and drive sustainable growth across diverse sectors.
It said most recently, he served as Healthcare Advisor to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), where he played a pivotal role in shaping EPF’s Healthcare Investment Strategy.
In addition, as a Board Member of the National Sports Council, Suriaghandi led significant reforms and was instrumental in launching the Olympic sports development programme.
According to MHTC, Suriaghandi’s leadership journey spans several senior roles, including KPJ Healthcare Berhad Group Chief Operating Officer, consultant at Vamed Healthcare Services, and director of property management at Savills Malaysia.
“His impactful contributions also extend to Khazanah Nasional Berhad and Parkway Group Healthcare, where he championed strategic investments, business expansion and organisational transformation,” it said.
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