Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Managing healthcare shortages and costs
The Ministry of Health (MOH) received RM41.22 billion under Budget 2024, up from RM36.3 billion the previous year. Personal healthcare expenditures in Malaysia are projected to double to RM13.2 billion by 2028.
However, the national health service faces a severe shortage of medical staff and patient overcrowding, boosting the popularity of private clinics for their convenience and affordability. By 2022, there were over 9,800 registered private health clinics.
Dr. Azizan Abdul Aziz, President of the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA), discusses solutions for public healthcare talent shortages and strategies to maintain affordable private primary care.
However, the national health service faces a severe shortage of medical staff and patient overcrowding, boosting the popularity of private clinics for their convenience and affordability. By 2022, there were over 9,800 registered private health clinics.
Dr. Azizan Abdul Aziz, President of the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA), discusses solutions for public healthcare talent shortages and strategies to maintain affordable private primary care.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![All MPs to undergo mandatory health checks by Oct 31 - Speaker All MPs to undergo mandatory health checks by Oct 31 - Speaker](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71686050077_JohariAbdul.jpg)
All MPs to undergo mandatory health checks by Oct 31 - Speaker
MPs can undergo the health screenings at the Malaysian Parliament Health Clinic or other health clinics and private facilities.
Wed Sep 13 2023
![Neglected hospitals, clinics in rural areas to be upgraded Neglected hospitals, clinics in rural areas to be upgraded](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665232909_pmKJKeluargaMal.jpg)
Neglected hospitals, clinics in rural areas to be upgraded
Part of the RM36.1 billion for the MOH will be used to upgrade and repair facilities and health clinics that are neglected and in a run-down state, especially in the rural areas.
Sat Oct 08 2022
![Health clinics operate beyond office hours to help reduce hospital congestion - Dr Noor Azmi Health clinics operate beyond office hours to help reduce hospital congestion - Dr Noor Azmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51658839360_eputyHealthMiniste.jpg)
Health clinics operate beyond office hours to help reduce hospital congestion - Dr Noor Azmi
Several health clinics (KK) around the Klang Valley are now operating beyond the regular office hours to reduce congestion in hospital emergency departments (ED).
Tue Jul 26 2022
![MOH to intensify acute hepatitis surveillance in clinics, hospitals - Khairy MOH to intensify acute hepatitis surveillance in clinics, hospitals - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51651827688_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
MOH to intensify acute hepatitis surveillance in clinics, hospitals - Khairy
Media practitioners in government and private health clinics are urged to refer children aged one month to under 18 years, with symptoms of jaundice and other acute hepatitis to hospitals.
Fri May 06 2022
![31 health facility projects approved under first rolling plan of 12MP in Kelantan 31 health facility projects approved under first rolling plan of 12MP in Kelantan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61636187778_KlinikKesihatanPe.jpg)
31 health facility projects approved under first rolling plan of 12MP in Kelantan
The new projects approved were projects to upgrade alternative water supply at nine rural health clinics.
Sat Nov 06 2021
![Selangor wants all health clinics used as vaccination venues Selangor wants all health clinics used as vaccination venues](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/61591252888_PengarahJabatanKe.jpg)
Selangor wants all health clinics used as vaccination venues
JKNS intends to utilise all health clinics in the state to administer COVID-19 vaccines, particularly patients with chronic illnesses.
Mon May 24 2021
![Parliament: RM1.17 billion spent to handle COVID-19 - MOH Parliament: RM1.17 billion spent to handle COVID-19 - MOH](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71592653860_AaronAgoDagang.jpg)
Parliament: RM1.17 billion spent to handle COVID-19 - MOH
The allocation was spent at all MOH health facilities, including hospitals, health clinics and dental clinics
Thu Dec 03 2020
![Free pneumococcal vaccination for children at health clinics starts Tuesday Free pneumococcal vaccination for children at health clinics starts Tuesday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/51601805321_TBAdhamBaba.jpg)
Free pneumococcal vaccination for children at health clinics starts Tuesday
The pneumococcal immunisation schedule would be adjusted for children whose vaccinations have been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic this year.
Tue Dec 01 2020
![IMARET extends aid to COVID-19 red zones IMARET extends aid to COVID-19 red zones](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71601884811_imamresponseandrelie.jpg)
IMARET extends aid to COVID-19 red zones
The aid had been distributed to hospitals, health clinics and prisons handling COVID-19 cases in Sabah and Kedah.
Mon Oct 05 2020
![Associations want to meet prime minister on new shift system by MOH Associations want to meet prime minister on new shift system by MOH](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/41485915064_KlinikKesihatan.jpg)
Associations want to meet prime minister on new shift system by MOH
The objection was over the lack of staff and infrastructure which would require more detailed assessment and research to enable the new system to be implemented smoothly.
Wed Jun 17 2020
![Two-shift system at Health Clinics still at proposal stage Two-shift system at Health Clinics still at proposal stage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/41491472613_KlinikKesihatan.jpg)
Two-shift system at Health Clinics still at proposal stage
Datuk Noor Hisham Abdullah, however, explained that it was still in the proposal stage and would probably be pioneered by involving several health clinics.
Mon Jun 15 2020
![COVID-19: MOH proposes expansion of virtual clinic to ease congestion COVID-19: MOH proposes expansion of virtual clinic to ease congestion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/61590577066_KetuaPengarahKesih.jpg)
COVID-19: MOH proposes expansion of virtual clinic to ease congestion
The concept of virtual health services would be introduced gradually and to start at crowded health clinics.
Mon Jun 08 2020
![More specialists in family medicine needed in Malaysia - Health DG More specialists in family medicine needed in Malaysia - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/81495871469_KPK.jpg)
More specialists in family medicine needed in Malaysia - Health DG
The country need more specialists in family medicine to be housed at all 967 health clinics nationwide, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Thu Aug 03 2017
![Third class patients, outpatients to continue enjoying subsidised dental care Third class patients, outpatients to continue enjoying subsidised dental care](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/61451230594_Surgery.jpg)
Third class patients, outpatients to continue enjoying subsidised dental care
Datuk Seri Dr S.Subramaniam assured the public that 3rd class patients and outpatients will continue to enjoy subsidised fees for dental treatment including in health clinics nationwide.
Mon Feb 06 2017