MIH Megatrends 2024 draws 5,000 visitors, sparks global healthcare discussions

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28 Oct 2024 • 11:42 AM MYT
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The Malaysia International Healthcare (MIH) Megatrends 2024 wrapped up its three-day run at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, pulling in nearly 5,000 attendees.

KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysia International Healthcare (MIH) Megatrends 2024 wrapped up its three-day run at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, pulling in nearly 5,000 attendees eager to explore the latest healthcare innovations.

From artificial intelligence (AI) to digital health, the event highlighted Malaysia's potential to lead in healthcare advancements as it gears up to chair Asean in 2025.

The conference, organised by the Health Ministry (MOH) in collaboration with KPJ Healthcare and supported by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), proved to be more than just a physical gathering.

With 2 million views on the MIH Live+ programme, it reached a global audience, giving healthcare professionals, policymakers, industry leaders and students a unique chance to engage with groundbreaking ideas in health technology and patient care.

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President and Managing Director of KPJ Healthcare, Chin Keat Chyuan.

KPJ Healthcare president and managing director Chin Keat Chyuan expressed pride in the event’s substantial impact.

"MIH Megatrends has established itself as a key platform for advancing healthcare conversations. We were thrilled to see a strong turnout of about 5,000 physical attendees with 2 million views on our MIH Live+ programme.

"This proves that our reach extended well beyond the venue, engaging audiences both locally and globally,” he said.

Chin further emphasised the significance of the gathering, noting that it would not have been possible without the collective efforts of all those involved.

"I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all partners, exhibitors and public visitors who contributed to the event’s success. Their participation and collaboration truly highlight Malaysia’s potential to shape future healthcare trends," he added.

As Malaysia looks toward the Asean chairmanship in 2025, the discussions and innovations showcased at MIH Megatrends signal an exciting future for the nation in healthcare, both in the region and on a global scale.