JCIMSQH
Gleneagles Hospital Penang
George Town
Part of IHH Healthcare group with comprehensive medical tourism services.
Known for
HeartCancerBones & joints
Languages
Mandarin · Bahasa Indonesia · Tamil · Bahasa Melayu
Oncology · cancer
Cancer treatment in Penang
From Jakarta, a direct flight to Penang takes about 2.5 hours. Indonesian passports are visa-free for up to 30 days in Malaysia. For cancer treatment in Penang, we partner with 3 hospitals: Gleneagles Hospital Penang, Island Hospital and Pantai Hospital Penang. Our doctors read your case and recommend the specialist.
Free. Our doctors reply on WhatsApp.
Key facts
- 3
- partner hospitals in Penang
- Hospitals under contract with Medifly, 23 Sept 2026
- 13
- oncology specialists in Penang
- Active doctors at partner hospitals, 23 Sept 2026
- 2.5 hours
- Jakarta to Penang, direct
- Direct flights from Jakarta (CGK)
- 30 days
- visa-free, Indonesian passport
- Malaysian entry rules
- A doctor reads every message
- You pay the hospital's price, no markup
- Free for you, paid by partner hospitals
Partner hospitals
Our partner hospitals for cancer treatment in Penang
Sorted by city and name, not ranked. Our doctors help you choose for your case.
JCIMSQHACHS
Island Hospital
Penang
Leading private tertiary hospital in Penang offering advanced specialist care, modern medical technology, and comprehensive healthcare services for local and international patients.
Known for
CancerHeartStomach & digestion
Languages
Mandarin · Bahasa Melayu · English
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MSQH
Pantai Hospital Penang
Penang
Pantai Hospital Penang is a private hospital in George Town within the Malaysian state of Penang. Established in 1997, the 190-bed specialist hospital at Bayan Baru offers services in Radiotherapy & Oncology, Cardiology, Dentistry, Neurology, Neurosurgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Known for
CancerHeartHeart & chest surgery
Languages
English
You do not have to decide alone. Tell us about the case. Our doctors recommend the specialist and hospital.
Doctors
Oncology specialists at our partner hospitals in Penang
Sorted by name. Our doctors read your case, then recommend the specialist.
Dato' Dr M. Amir ShahCancer · Penang
Clinical oncologist specialising in radiotherapy, cancer management, radiation oncology, and comprehensive cancer care.
Conditions treated
Radiation Oncology · Solid Tumours
Dr Ahmad Munir Bin HashimBones & joints · Penang
Orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in orthopaedic oncology, musculoskeletal tumour management, trauma care, and reconstructive orthopaedic surgery.
Conditions treated
Orthopaedic Oncology · Tumour Resection
Dr Ang Tick SuanCancer · Penang
Clinical oncologist with expertise in radiotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, cancer genetics, and precision cancer treatment.
Conditions treated
Stereotactic Radiosurgery · Precision Oncology
Dr Ooi Kai YunCancer · Penang
Clinical oncologist specialising in radiotherapy, cancer treatment, and multidisciplinary oncology care.
Conditions treated
Radiation Oncology · Solid Tumours
Dr Tang Weng HengCancer · Penang
Clinical oncologist experienced in cancer treatment, radiotherapy, and multidisciplinary oncology care.
Conditions treated
Radiotherapy Planning · Solid Tumours
Leong Kin WahFRCP(UK)Internal medicine · George Town
Conditions treated
Clinical Oncology · Haematological Malignancies
These are 8 of 13 oncology specialists at our partner hospitals. Our doctors choose the right one for your case.
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Getting to Penang
From Jakarta, a direct flight to Penang takes about 2.5 hours.
Direct flights from Jakarta
| City | Airport | Direct flight |
|---|---|---|
| Penang | PEN | 2.5 hours |
- Indonesian passports are visa-free for up to 30 days in Malaysia.
- We help with your insurance claim.
- We can arrange flights, accommodation and pickup.
What to prepare
- Your latest test results (lab, CT, MRI or PET)
- A summary of your medical records and current medication
- A valid passport
What we help with
- Choosing the specialist and hospital for your case
- Asking the hospital for a price
- Handling insurance claims
- Arranging flights, accommodation and pickup
Cost
Cancer treatment costs in Penang
The price depends on the condition, the treatment and the hospital. Once our doctors have read your case, we ask the hospital for a written estimate.
A written estimate for your case
Send us your test results. We ask the hospital for the price, and you pay the hospital price with no markup.
You pay the hospital's price, with no Medifly markup.
What makes the cost differ
- The type and severity of the condition
- The technique or equipment used
- Length of stay and room class
- Additional tests before and after the procedure
- Other health conditions that need care first
Ask whether it includes
- Consultation and tests before the procedure
- Medication and care after the procedure
- Follow-up visits
- Room and length of stay
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More specific
The person reading your case is a doctor.
Our doctors study your test results, then recommend the specialist and hospital. Once you agree, we take care of the rest.
Dr. Ratu Lucky
Associate Medical Director
Dr. Nabilla Risdiana
Associate Medical Director
How it works
From your first message to the operating room.
Tell us what’s wrong
Symptoms, history, and what you’ve been told so far.
Our doctors study your case
Which specialist and which hospital give you the best chance.
Our doctors recommend the specialist
By call, video or in person, they explain the recommendation until the decision is clear.
We take it from here
Hospital, flights, travel. Where appropriate, we come with you.
Free and confidential
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, before you ask our doctors.
Do Indonesian passport holders need a visa for Malaysia?
No, for visits of up to 30 days. If your treatment takes longer, ask us before you travel.
Which documents should I bring?
Your latest test results, a summary of your medical records and your passport. Send them on WhatsApp first so our doctors can read them before you travel.
How long is the flight from Jakarta to Penang?
About 2.5 hours on a direct flight.
How much does cancer treatment in Penang cost?
It depends on the condition and the treatment. We ask the hospital for an estimate once our doctors have read your case.
Does Medifly charge a fee?
No. Our service is paid by partner hospitals, and you pay the hospital's price with no markup.
Every case is different. Our doctors read your case first, then recommend.
Reviewed by Dr. Ratu Lucky Nitibaskara, Associate Medical Director, 23 Sept 2026. Data updated 23 Sept 2026. Sources: Medifly partner doctor and hospital data, direct flight schedules.