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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Joe Biden admits the debate against former President Donald Trump, his Republican rival, did not go well.
Wed Jul 03 2024
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The Philippines also gave its assurance to render full cooperation during Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025.
Tue Jul 02 2024
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According to the US Supreme Court, Donald Trump cannot be prosecuted for actions within his constitutional powers as president.
Tue Jul 02 2024
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Fri Jun 28 2024
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The election is unlikely to change the Islamic Republic's policies but could influence the succession to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Fri Jun 28 2024
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Fri Jun 28 2024
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Soldiers and military vehicles retreated as hundreds of Bolivian President Luis Arce's supporters rushed the square outside the palace.
Thu Jun 27 2024
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Thu Jun 27 2024
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Wed Jun 26 2024
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Tue Jun 25 2024
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Fri Jun 21 2024
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Sun Jun 16 2024
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Fri Jun 14 2024