How many English-speaking doctors are there in Malaysia?

We list 18, in 7 cities. That is the number whose working language we can trace to a published source, not the number that exists.

Which city has the most?

Kuala Lumpur, with 7 of the 18.

Is English unusual for doctors in Malaysia?

100% of the 18 doctors we hold in Malaysia are recorded as working in English. A consular list records the language because the mission publishes it for its own citizens, so the figure reflects who publishes lists, not only who speaks what.

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English-speaking doctors in Malaysia

18 doctors in Malaysia who work in English, in 7 cities. Kuala Lumpur (7), Penang (3) and Ipoh (2) hold 67% of them.

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Photo: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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Showing all 7 cities.

Malaysia18 in 7 cities

Kuala Lumpur skyline with Petronas Twin Towers and KL Tower under blue sky

Kuala LumpurMalaysia7EnglishOf all doctors here7 of 7100%

George Town skyline, Penang Strait, and Penang Bridge viewed from Penang Hill

PenangMalaysia3EnglishOf all doctors here3 of 3100%

Ipoh Railway Station colonial white facade with IPOH lettering in foreground pavement

IpohMalaysia2EnglishOf all doctors here2 of 2100%

The Old Chinese Temple of Johor Bahru with red lanterns and modern skyscrapers behind

Johor BahruMalaysia2EnglishOf all doctors here2 of 2100%

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque reflected in still water under blue sky

Kota KinabaluMalaysia2EnglishOf all doctors here2 of 2100%

Dewan Undangan Negeri Sarawak seen from across the Sarawak River, Kuching

KuchingMalaysia1EnglishOf all doctors here1 of 1100%

Pantai Cenang beach with white sand, turquoise water, palm trees and mountains in Langkawi, Malaysia

LangkawiMalaysia1EnglishOf all doctors here1 of 1100%

Nothing matches that combination.

This page lists every city in Malaysia where a source says an English-speaking doctor works. If you know a provider that belongs here, tell us and include where the language is stated.

Where these came from

These English-speaking doctors come from 3 sources, led by the UK Foreign Office's travel advice (15), easyexpat.com (2) and parkcitymedicalcentre.com (1).

15 of the 18 sit on an official list; the rest rest on the provider saying so or on a directory listing, which is a weaker claim and is labelled on each card.

Questions

How many English-speaking doctors are there in Malaysia?: We list 18, in 7 cities. That is the number whose working language we can trace to a published source, not the number that exists.
Which city has the most?: Kuala Lumpur, with 7 of the 18.
Is English unusual for doctors in Malaysia?: 100% of the 18 doctors we hold in Malaysia are recorded as working in English. A consular list records the language because the mission publishes it for its own citizens, so the figure reflects who publishes lists, not only who speaks what.