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
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Thu Jul 04 2024
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Fri Jun 21 2024
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Sun Jun 09 2024
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Tan Sri Ismee Ismail clarified that he did not have the former premier's personal phone number.
Wed Jun 05 2024
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Thu May 23 2024
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Sun May 05 2024
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Thu Apr 25 2024
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Mon Apr 08 2024
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Wed Apr 03 2024
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Fri Mar 22 2024
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Wed Mar 20 2024
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Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim underscored importance of starting with oneself, adhering to Islamic teachings that advocate personal development.
Mon Mar 04 2024
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Sat Feb 24 2024
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Thu Feb 15 2024