Things will look up for health tourism in the historical city soon with the opening of the refurbished Malacca International Airport in Batu Berendam.

At the moment, many medical tourists come to the state via the Low Cost Carrier (LCCT) terminal or the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang.

The usual complaint we receive from them is on the two-hour trip from the airport to Malacca. The long journey is a major deterrent to health tourists, especially to those who are ill.

This is why the new Malacca airport will play a pivotal role in promoting the state as a major hub for medical tourism.