Suriaghandi Suppiah has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), effective 29 September 2025. The announcement was made by the Minister of Health, Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad, marking the conclusion of an extensive selection process.
Suriaghandi brings a wealth of experience in leading transformation initiatives and driving sustainable growth across various sectors. His previous role as Healthcare Adviser to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) saw him significantly influence the EPF’s Healthcare Investment Strategy. Additionally, his tenure as a Board Member of the National Sports Council involved launching the Olympic Sports Development Programme.
His career includes senior positions such as Group Chief Operating Officer at KPJ Healthcare Berhad and Consultant at Vamed Healthcare Services. He has also contributed to strategic investments and organisational transformation at Khazanah Nasional Berhad and Parkway Group Healthcare.
Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad expressed confidence in Suriaghandi’s leadership, stating, “Malaysia’s healthcare ecosystem continues to grow in strength, both domestically and internationally. With the upcoming Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism 2026, we are committed to positioning the nation as a global leader in healthcare tourism.”
In his new role, Suriaghandi is expected to lead MHTC’s mission to solidify Malaysia’s status as a premier healthcare travel destination, focusing on expanding access and attracting international patients. This appointment is seen as a strategic move to enhance Malaysia’s reputation for quality and affordable healthcare.
