The tourism industry in Bintulu, which is at present is very much inclined towards nature and local culture promotion, is expected to get a boost through the establishment of several specialists hospitals. To date, Bintulu is served by a general hospital, which is also the first in Malaysia to have a burns specialist unit. In addition, the operation of Columbia Asia Specialist hospital and Bintulu Medical Centre will promote a new form of attraction the health tourism.

Plans to have two more new specialist hospitals in Bintulu augurs well with this promotion. Bintulu will become a focus for those around the Borneo island or South east Asia region to seek for quality health treatment and services, which would also benefit the local people.