How many English-speaking doctors are there in Malaysia?

We list 31, in 8 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 10 of the 31.

Is English unusual for doctors in Malaysia?

97% of the 32 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

31 doctors in Malaysia who work in English, in 8 cities. Kuala Lumpur (10), Ipoh (7) and Kota Kinabalu (5) hold 71% of them.

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

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Showing all 8 cities.

Malaysia31 in 8 cities

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

Kuala LumpurMalaysia10EnglishOf all doctors here10 of 1191%

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

IpohMalaysia7EnglishOf all doctors here7 of 7100%

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque reflected in still water under blue sky

Kota KinabaluMalaysia5EnglishOf all doctors here5 of 5100%

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

PenangMalaysia3EnglishOf all doctors here3 of 3100%

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

Johor BahruMalaysia2EnglishOf all doctors here2 of 2100%

Historic shophouses reflected in the calm Malacca River on a clear blue-sky morning

MalaccaMalaysia2EnglishOf 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 5 sources, led by the UK Foreign Office's travel advice (15), Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (10) and a French diplomatic mission (3).

28 of the 31 sit on an official list; the rest rest on the provider saying so or on a directory listing, and each card says which.

Questions

How many English-speaking doctors are there in Malaysia?: We list 31, in 8 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 10 of the 31.
Is English unusual for doctors in Malaysia?: 97% of the 32 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.