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MEDILINK-GLOBAL'S FORAY INTO HEALTH TOURISM, FOCUSING ON THE CHINESE MARKET

MEDILINK-GLOBAL proudly facilitated a Familiarization Tour (FAM Tour) for a group of specially selected representatives from the People’s Republic of China recently.

This FAM Tour was jointly coordinated and organized by Medilink-Global Malaysia, Medilink-Global China, the Malaysian Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), established in 2009, the primary agency in charge of promoting and developing the Healthcare Travel industry in Malaysia and Association of Private Hospital Malaysia (APHM).

The FAM Tour was held from the 29^th of September, 2010 to the 03^rd of October, 2010 covering hospital visitations, sightseeing, golfing, shopping and networking meetings in the states of Selangor, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur and Melaka.

The specially invited delegates, led by the President of Medilink-Global China, Ms Sa Ren, arrived from both Beijing and Shanghai respectively at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Upon arrival, these delegates were warmly welcomed by representatives from both the MHTC and MEDILINK-GLOBAL Malaysia.

Among others, the delegates from the People’s Republic of China comprised of representatives from the insurance industry, namely, China Re, Ping An Annuity, Ping An Health, Generali-China; the China’s Health Administration Department, Kaifeng City’s Human Resources and Social Security Institute, Kaifeng City’s Bureau of Education and The Ming Education Group Limited; the media group - CCTV, Beijing Dragon IPTV International Media Limited – the China Golf Network Television, Liaoning Radio & Television and China Mobile Communications Corporation Henan Limited.

The main objective of this FAM Tour was to give an insight to Malaysian Healthcare, presenting our healthcare facilities, expertise and state-of-the-art medical technology, which could be provided at an affordable cost without compromising the quality of care, patient safety and the healthcare standard. The FAM tour was also intended to demonstrate the readiness of Malaysia's Healthcare Providers in providing healthcare services to the Chinese. The Chinese delegates were exposed to nine (9) premier private hospitals during the FAM Tour. Delegates were also introduced to some of Malaysia's popular and exciting tourist destinations and attractions.

During their visit to these 9 hospitals, the delegates were furnished with the latest updates pertaining to the state-of-the-art medical facilities and healthcare services offered. Some of these delegates experienced for themselves the convenience, the language proficiency, the friendliness and the efficiency of the Malaysian staffs in welcoming Chinese patients.

Medilink-Global China, which has an in depth knowledge of the Chinese market, would pursue the Malaysia Health Tourism opportunity by entering into strategic collaborations with the private hospitals in Malaysia to tap this significantly growing market.

MEDILINK-GLOBAL MAKES INROADS INTO HONG KONG

MEDILINK-GLOBAL makes inroads in the Hong Kong healthcare business with its newly incorporated company, Medilink-Global (HK) Limited on 24 May 2010.

According to Group Chief Executive Officer, Shia Kok Fat, MEDILINK-GLOBAL has set specific goals and agendas to establish an operational presence in Hong Kong.

Shia said that the Group sees a strategic need for its foray into the Hong Kong market due to the presence of well-established insurance companies as well as reputable healthcare providers there.

Positioning itself as "Asia's First Secured and Trusted Electronic Healthcard Network", MEDILINK-GLOBAL aims to continue bringing the organization to greater heights.

With the recent establishment in Hong Kong, together with its already existing offices in Malaysia, Singapore, China and Thailand, MEDILINK-GLOBAL certainly can look forward to growing its revenue for the Group.

Dated: 10-06-2010

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SIIA 2010 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

GROUP CEO OF MEDILINK-GLOBAL SPEAKS AT THE SIIA CONFERENCE IN SINGAPORE

Medilink-Global's Group CEO, Mr. Shia Kok Fat is one of the renowned speakers at the Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc (SIIA)'s International Conference to be held from the 26-28^th of January in Singapore this year.

Presenting a paper on "Developing a Provider Network in Asia", Mr. Shia will share the extensive years of experience he carries with him in the course of performing his duties at Medilink-Global in the areas of developing provider network in Asia.

The SIIA is a dynamic, member-based association dedicated to protecting and promoting the business interests of companies involved in the self insurance/alternative risk transfer (ART) industry, both domestically and internationally.

The SIIA Conference is truly a "one-stop-shop" for companies looking for a single association to meet all of their informational, educational, networking and legislative/regulatory representation needs.

Medilink-Global is indeed proud and privileged to have Mr. Shia Kok Fat to be amongst some esteemed speakers from various countries who are specially invited to speak at this International Conference.

SIIA's International Conference provides a unique opportunity for attendees to learn about how companies are utilizing self-insurance/alternative risk transfer strategies on a global basis. The conference will also highlight self-insurance/ART business opportunities that are now emerging in key international markets. Participation is expected from countries all over the world.

MEDILINK-GLOBAL joins the MICROSOFT PARTNER NETWORK

Datalink Technologies Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of MEDILINK-GLOBAL UK LTD was officially accepted into the MICROSOFT Partner Network on the 07^th of January, 2010. MEDLINK-GLOBAL had successfully completed and achieved the Custom Development Solutions in order to qualify for this renowned MICROSOFT Partner Network.

By joining this renowned network, we are able to create even better opportunities, increase demand and achieve our business objectives at a greater length. We are able to leverage on unique resources to help drive our business innovation and form a trusted foundation for strategic decision making, increase agility and build a long-term competitive advantage.

Leveraging on the Microsoft Partner Network enables MEDILINK-GLOBAL to further extend our market reach, reduce our operating costs and deliver innovative solutions that not only help us but also our clients realize their full business potential.

Dated: 11-01-2010

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AIMA VII - The Academy of Insurance Medicine of Asia

The Academy of Insurance Medicine of Asia (AIMA VII) was recently held in Malaysia at the JW Marriott Hotel, Kuala Lumpur from the 21st till the 23rd of October 2009.

MEDILINK-GLOBAL UK Ltd was one of the proud Gold Sponsors of the event which attracted participants from as far as Japan, China, Maldives, India, Sri Lanka, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, USA and Europe.

MEDILINK's renowned Senior Advisor, Mr Chen Tar Wei from China was also amongst one of the most esteemed speakers who was invited to present a paper on "Challenges in establishing and contracting direct billing health care provider network".

Dated: 12-10-2009

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