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Prices vary based on the clinical setting, treatment complexity, and specialized herbal prescriptions. Patients save approximately _price_percent_discount_% compared to the US, where similar integrative care costs _price_compare_US_average_ on average. Major medical hubs include Klang and Kuala Lumpur. 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If your treatment requires more time, contact the Malaysian embassy in your native country to arrange long-stay visa requirements.</span></p>"},{"q":"What should you know about Malaysia before the trip?","a":"<p>&nbsp;</p><figure class=\"table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;\">Currency</span></td><td><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#222222;\">the Malaysian Ringgit or MYR (USD is also accepted)</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;\">Best period for the trip</span></td><td><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;\">December-February</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;\">Language</span></td><td><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;\">Malay</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;\">Visa</span></td><td><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;\">required, excluding patients from the US and Europe</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;\">Time difference with Europe</span></td><td><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;\">6 hours</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;\">Time difference with the US</span></td><td><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;\">12 hours</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;\">Capital&nbsp;</span></td><td><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;\">Kuala Lumpur</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;\">Medical tourism center</span></td><td><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;\">Kuala Lumpur</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;\">Popular resorts</span></td><td><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;\">Bunga Raya, Pangkor Laut, Shangri-la</span></td></tr></tbody></table></figure><p>&nbsp;</p>"},{"q":"What is the level of medicine in the country?","a":"<p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">Medical care in Malaysia </span><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Healthcare_in_Malaysia\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#4a6ee0;\"><u>is developing by leaps</u></span></a><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">. Hospitals’ services are monitored by the Ministry of Health that improves the quality of health care in the country and promotes it nationally and internationally.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">About </span><a href=\"https://www.statista.com/statistics/794860/number-of-public-and-private-hospitals-malaysia/\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#4a6ee0;\"><u>400 medical facilities</u></span></a><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\"> accept local and intercontinental patients in the country. Private hospitals are accredited according to the Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia. </span><a href=\"https://apps.who.int/iris/rest/bitstreams/1246601/retrieve\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#4a6ee0;\"><u>88% of Malaysian medical centers</u></span></a><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\"> have ISO accreditation and </span><a href=\"https://www.jointcommissioninternational.org/about-jci/accredited-organizations/#f:_Facet_Country=[Malaysia]\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#4a6ee0;\"><u>16 private hospitals</u></span></a><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\"> out of 200 are JCI-accredited (compare, </span><a href=\"https://www.jointcommissioninternational.org/about-jci/accredited-organizations/#f:_Facet_Country=[Germany]\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#4a6ee0;\"><u>Germany</u></span></a><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\"> has only 1 JCI-accredited facility).&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">Malaysia is a well-known medical tourism country due to excellent healthcare facilities and highly-skilled doctors. </span><a href=\"https://apps.who.int/iris/rest/bitstreams/1246601/retrieve\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#4a6ee0;\"><u>90% of Malaysian specialists </u></span></a><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;\">were trained in the UK, USA, and Australia.</span></p>"}],"h2":[{"text":"How Much Does Traditional chinese medicine methods Cost in Malaysia?","kind":"content"},{"text":"Your Benefits and Guarantees with Bookimed","kind":"content"},{"text":"Your personal Bookimed medical coordinator","kind":"content"},{"text":"Discover the Best Traditional chinese medicine methods Clinics in Malaysia: 1 Verified Option and Prices","kind":"content"},{"text":"Traditional chinese medicine methods Overview in Malaysia","kind":"content"},{"text":"Our Doctors","kind":"content"},{"text":"Share this content","kind":"ui"},{"text":"Video Stories from Bookimed Patients","kind":"ui"},{"text":"FAQ about Traditional chinese medicine methods in Malaysia","kind":"content"},{"text":"Get a free consultation","kind":"ui"}]},"placeholders":{"price_from":"{{price_from}}","clinics_count":"{{clinics_count}}","cities_count":"{{cities_count}}","savings_pct":"{{savings_pct}}","data_date":"{{data_date}}"},"legal":{"restricted_markets":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"}},"conflicts":[]}