The visit will focus on the medical treatment of Timorese citizens who opt to receive attention in these countries and the maintenance of patient persona data.

" Our nation is a new nation so for sure we will study the experiences their nations have so we can learn from them,” said Silva.

The health officials will fly to Kuala Lumpur then Jakarta week returning 2 August.

Talks will also focus on ways to promote Timor-Leste-Malaysia-Indonesia cooperation in education and health sectors, Silva said.