Medical Conundrum for Tourists in Langkawi

Healthcare in Langkawi extends to ensure the safety of the many tourists that flock to the island, but not many of its doctors have extensive experience.

The mukim with the most clinics and hospitals in Langkawi is Kuah, which contrasts with Padang Mat Sirat with many of its tourist attractions found far from any healthcare facility.

A substantial proportion of doctors in Langkawi are shown to specialize in emergency medicine, reflecting preparation to deal with unexpected incidents involving tourists.

However, most of its doctors do not appear to have extensive experience, with a relatively small number of doctors in Langkawi having 10 years of experience or more.

This is reflected in the salary range for Langkawi’s healthcare practitioners, which has the widest range reaching RM10,00 but has a comparatively low median of between RM2,000 and RM3,000.

Langkawi shows preparation to ensure the safety of tourists, although some difficulties may exist in widespread emergencies due to lacking many extensively experienced doctors, especially in Padang Mat Sirat where tourist attractions are far from healthcare facilities.