The healthcare system in Malaysia has been grappling with multiple problems for a considerable period, including a shortage of healthcare practitioners such as physicians and nurses due to the contract system as well as insufficient infrastructure and unsustainable healthcare financing. One of these issues recently became a hot topic of discussion after a viral tweet…
The healthcare system in Malaysia has been grappling with multiple problems for a considerable period, including a shortage of healthcare practitioners such as physicians and nurses due to the contract system as well as insufficient infrastructure and unsustainable healthcare financing.
“The design is very ancient, but they only accept payment by card only although this neighborhood is full of old people who usually use cash, even I use cash.” Despite healthcare receiving the second-highest allocation under the unity government’s maiden budget with RM36.3 billion, health expertsMalaysia’s heavily subsidized government healthcare system has numerous advantages, including affordability, comprehensive coverage and reduced out-of-pocket expenses.It ensures that healthcare services are accessible to a significant portion of the population.
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