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healthcare travellers Granger cause real GDP. From this study, Malaysia
government can take measures in enhancing and promoting the healthcare
travel industry of Malaysia. The strong government support and involvement
collaborations between public-private partnerships domestically and abroad
will lead towards strengthening this industry.
In this study, there is only one independent variable examined. For further
research, other variables that can be included are real exchange rate,
investment or the domestic tourism arrival.

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