News - Selangor Targets West Java's Medical Tourism Market, Offers Buy One Get One Free Medical Check-Up Promotion

Selangor Targets West Java's Medical Tourism Market, Offers Buy One Get One Free Medical Check-Up Promotion

Jul, 09 2026

The Selangor State Government is leveraging the Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) @ ASEAN 2026 in Bandung, West Java, to expand its medical tourism market among Indonesian travelers.

In addition to promoting investment and trade opportunities, Selangor has brought dozens of representatives from the healthcare and tourism industries to introduce its Healthy Holiday concept, which combines medical treatment with leisure travel.

Held at Pullman Bandung Hotel on July 9–10, 2026, the business forum features 14 exhibitors, including internationally accredited hospitals, healthcare providers, hotels, and tourism operators under the coordination of Tourism Selangor.

The services showcased include medical check-ups, cardiology, orthopedics, cancer treatment, rehabilitation, fertility treatment (IVF), wellness programs, and travel packages that combine healthcare services with hotel and resort accommodations.

Selangor State Executive Councillor for Local Government and Tourism, Dato' Ng Suee Lim, said Bandung was selected as the next promotional destination due to its strong market potential and close proximity to Selangor.

"We are here in Bandung to promote Tourism Selangor under the tagline 'Healthy Holiday in Selangor.' Previously, we visited Surabaya, Jakarta, and Makassar. Bandung is our next destination because it is only about a two-hour flight from Kuala Lumpur and Selangor," he said on the sidelines of the opening ceremony of SIBS @ ASEAN 2026.

According to Ng, Selangor has developed into one of the region's leading international healthcare destinations while also offering attractive tourism experiences.

"Selangor is home to 42 internationally accredited hospitals. Many Indonesians come to us for second opinions, medical check-ups, cancer treatment, orthopedic care, cosmetic procedures, and IVF services. All of these are supported by high-quality healthcare services at affordable prices," he said.

He added that the cultural similarities between Malaysia and Indonesia make Selangor an appealing destination for Indonesian patients.

"We share the same cultural roots. Our languages are very similar, and so is our cuisine. After receiving medical treatment, visitors can enjoy sightseeing, local culinary experiences, and even taste famous durians such as Musang King and Black Thorn, which have become signature attractions in Selangor," he explained.

Ng noted that Indonesia remains one of Selangor's most important tourism markets. In 2025, Indonesia ranked as Selangor's third-largest source of international visitors after China and Singapore.

Tourism Selangor is therefore targeting a three to five percent increase in Indonesian medical tourist arrivals during the 2026–2027 period.

Meanwhile, Tourism Selangor Chief Executive Officer Chua Yee Ling said the agency continues to promote its Healthy Holiday concept by integrating healthcare services with recreational tourism.

"Medical tourism has become one of Selangor's key sectors. Our concept combines healthcare with holidays. Visitors come not only to consult doctors but also to enjoy sightseeing, local cuisine, shopping, and various tourist attractions," Chua said.

According to her, the initiative also aims to raise public awareness about the importance of routine health screenings.

"Regular medical check-ups are essential. We want to encourage people to understand that prevention is better than cure. That is why our hospitals offer a wide range of health screening packages at very affordable prices," she said.

During SIBS @ ASEAN 2026, Tourism Selangor is also offering a Buy One Get One Free promotion for medical check-up packages.

"When you purchase one medical check-up package, you receive another one free. Two people can undergo health screenings together. This promotion is available exclusively during the Bandung event and remains valid until tomorrow," Chua added.

In addition to promoting internationally accredited hospitals, Selangor is showcasing a variety of tourism attractions—including ecotourism destinations, cultural attractions, shopping centers, theme parks, culinary experiences, and resorts—as part of its integrated medical tourism packages.

West Java Vice Governor Erwan Setiawan said SIBS @ ASEAN 2026 serves as an important platform to strengthen cooperation between West Java and Selangor, not only in trade and investment but also in healthcare and tourism.

"I am confident that this event will further strengthen the excellent partnership between the Selangor State Government and the West Java Provincial Government," Erwan said while officially opening SIBS @ ASEAN 2026 on Thursday, July 9, 2026.

Erwan revealed that Malaysian investment realization in West Java reached Rp47 trillion over the past five years, making Malaysia one of the province's largest foreign investors.

Malaysia is also among the top ten export destinations for West Java, with a trade surplus of US$1.1 billion. In the tourism sector, Malaysian visitors account for approximately 12.5 percent of all international tourist arrivals in West Java.

Through the organization of SIBS @ ASEAN 2026 in Bandung, the West Java Provincial Government hopes to further deepen its economic partnership with Selangor while opening new opportunities for collaboration in medical tourism, one of Selangor's flagship industries.

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This Port in West Java is Capable of Strengthening Logistics on 3 Islands in Indonesia, Worth Investment of Up to IDR 43.2 Trillion

LENGKONG, AYOBANDUNG.COM -- This port in West Java is able to strengthen the logistics of 3 islands in Indonesia. This port in West Java has an investment value of up to IDR 43.2 trillion. The name of the port in West Java is Patimban Port. This port in West Java is now managed by PT Pelabuhan Patimban Internasional. The construction of this port is one of the strategic projects in the era of President Jokowi. Patimban Port was inaugurated on December 20, 2020. Patimban Port is located in Subang Regency, West Java. This port is able to strengthen the distribution of logistics on 3 islands in Indonesia, namely Java, Sumatra and Kalimantan. This port serves domestic shipments for automotive to Batam and Belawan, and Long Distance Ferry (LDF) with the Patimban - Panjang, Patimban - Pontianak routes, and vice versa. The shipments are served by 5 ship operators. Patimban Port is also a strategic port because it is supported by adequate supporting infrastructure, such as Kertajati Airport, Majalengka, and access to the Cipali (Cikopo-Paliman) and Cisumdawu (Cileunyi-Sumedang-Dawuan) toll roads. Patimban Port will be an outlet for a number of industries along the Cipali, Subang, Majalengka, Sumedang, and Cirebon toll roads. In addition, this port will also integrate existing economic areas such as East Bekasi, Karawang, and Purwakarta. In addition, with this port, the Ministry of Transportation estimates that logistics costs will be cheaper and much more competitive for industries in eastern Indonesia for export-import through Patimban Port. Meanwhile, industrial activities from western Indonesia are collected at Tanjung Priok Port. The Patimban area together with Cirebon and Kertajati (Majalengka Regency) is projected to become the 'Rebana Metropolitan'. In this Rebana Triangle industrial area, it is planned that there will be 10 to 12 new growth centers, including Patimban City which is of interest to investors from Japan. Therefore, the regional government hopes that the central government will continue to support connectivity infrastructure and spatial planning from Patimban Port to the surrounding areas. Having extraordinary benefits, Patimban Port has a fairly large investment value of up to IDR 43.2 trillion. (SOURCE)

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DPMPTSP Bandung City Records Investment Reaching Rp6 Trillion

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Aug, 22 2024

Indonesia-China Joint Laboratory in Bandung Ready to Operate

Jakarta (ANTARA) - An international class joint Indonesia-China research laboratory for New Energy Materials and Metallurgical Engineering Technology resulting from a collaboration between the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), GEM and Central South University (CSU) is ready to operate in Bandung, West Java. In an official statement received by ANTARA on Friday, this laboratory will have two experimental engineering research centers (Hydrometallurgical Engineering Technology Research Center and New Energy Materials Engineering Technology Research Center) plus 12 research laboratories with a total investment of up to 30 million US dollars or the equivalent of IDR 464.1 billion. "Through this joint laboratory collaboration, the Bandung Institute of Technology will become a center of excellence in education, research and development, as well as innovation in the field of circular economy and sustainable development, as well as becoming a center of excellence in the Province of West Java and Indonesia," said the Chancellor of the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB ) Reini Wirahadikusumah. To top it all off, this laboratory is also equipped with more than 300 sets of the world's latest generation equipment, and is the world's first level engineering testing and research center for metallurgical technology and new energy materials research. With the presence of various advanced technologies in this laboratory, various companies will be able to effectively complete key technological research from the entire industrial chain of mineral resource extraction, synthesis of new energy materials, resource recycling and environmental management, and have the conditions and capabilities to cultivate students high-level master's and doctoral programs.The Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment who also acts as Chair of Indonesia's Cooperation with China, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, explained that this facility is important for building cooperation between Indonesia and China in building sustainable industry."The establishment of this joint laboratory comes at the right time and is an important practice to realize discussions between the Indonesian and Chinese governments, in strengthening industrial talent cooperation between China and Indonesia's main partners, which is very important for improving the quality of human resources and innovative research," he said. He also said that this facility, which has sophisticated equipment, could be used to produce outstanding figures who are committed to the welfare of Indonesian society through providing employment opportunities."It is hoped that in the near future, Indonesia will see the emergence of figures such as Professor Xu Kaihua, who are not only committed to research and innovation, but also to business success and improving the welfare of the Indonesian people through providing employment opportunities," he said.For information, the China-Indonesia joint research laboratory, which carries the Bandung spirit of "Unity, Friendship and Cooperation" as well as the principles of the "Belt and Road" Initiative, aims to become a flagship project for China-Indonesia technological cooperation and cultural exchange.In addition, the presence of this facility is also expected to be at the forefront of the Belt and Road 2.0 model, and contribute a brilliant new chapter to the global community for a shared future through the international expansion of Chinese companies. (SOURCE)

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West Java Prioritizes Development of Bocimi Toll Road Section 3

The construction of the Ciawi–Sukabumi Toll Road (Bocimi) is continuing at an accelerated pace. As of June 10, 2026, the construction progress of Section 3 (Cibadak–West Sukabumi segment) had reached 81.49 percent, while 85.80 percent of the required land acquisition had been completed. The information was announced by the Toll Road Regulatory Agency (BPJT) of the Ministry of Public Works and Housing (PUPR) through its official Instagram account on Sunday (June 14). BPJT accompanied Commission V of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) during a site visit to the project area to directly review construction progress and strengthen coordination among stakeholders. BPJT Head Wilan Oktavian emphasized that safety remains the top priority following the landslide incident at Km 72 of the Bocimi Toll Road in May 2026."Slope stabilization is a critical aspect of the construction of Section 3 of the Ciawi–Sukabumi Toll Road. BPJT is conducting a comprehensive evaluation of all embankment and excavation sites to ensure that slope gradients comply with technical standards and provide maximum safety for the public," he said. BPJT is working closely with PT TransJabar Toll, the toll road concessionaire, to strengthen slope structures along the project corridor. These mitigation efforts require additional land, which is currently undergoing the acquisition process. Meanwhile, Ridwan Bae, Deputy Chairman of Commission V of the DPR RI, urged the government to enhance on-site supervision to ensure that the project can serve as a model for the development and management of resilient toll road infrastructure. [SOURCE]

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Investment Needs to be Encouraged to South West Java

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Jul, 12 2024

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