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PeKa B40 Report: 70% Of Low-Income Malaysians Screened Found To Have Chronic Diseases
- 30th September 2025
The recent PeKa B40 report released by ProtectHealth has revealed a stark connection between income levels and health […]
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Civil Groups Call For Healthcare And Graft Reforms In Budget 2026
- 29th September 2025
Civil society organisations are urging the government to table a more transparent and people-centred Budget 2026. Their calls […]
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New Flat-Fee Hospital Charges Planned For 2027 To Curb Healthcare Costs
- 13th August 2025
Malaysia will implement the Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRG) system by 2027. This fixed-fee, diagnosis-based hospital payment model is part […]
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Rakan KKM Introduces a New Tier in Public Healthcare – But at What Cost?
- 13th August 2025
Malaysia’s healthcare system has long operated on two levels. Public hospitals offer highly subsidised treatment, with consultation fees […]
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Could Your Contributions Fund Malaysia’s New National Health Insurance?
- 1st July 2025
The idea of a national health and social insurance scheme that builds on the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) […]
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Price Control Act Applies To All Sectors, Says Armizan
- 8th May 2025
The Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011 applies uniformly to all sectors of business, with no exceptions or […]
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Anwar Pushes For Regional Unity In Clinical Research To Tackle Drug Costs
- 8th May 2025
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysia’s medical research community to pursue deeper regional partnerships, arguing […]
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PAC To Hold Closed-Door Inquiry On Soaring Private Hospital Fees And Insurance Premiums
- 21st February 2025
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will begin closed-door proceedings next week to examine the rising costs of private […]
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Experts Urge Govt To Consider Setting Up National Health Insurance Scheme
- 15th June 2023
Several experts have come forward to further urge the government to consider setting up a national health insurance […]
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What To Expect From Budget 2020
- 10th October 2019
The tabling of Budget 2020 is right upon us, so here’s a summary of what is to be expected from the upcoming national Budget.
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Government and Private Hospitals in Malaysia: How Much Do They Really Cost?
RinggitPlus
- 2nd January 2018
We keep hearing that government hospitals are cheaper than the private ones, but what’s the price difference really like? Keep reading to find out!
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Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Insurance
RinggitPlus
- 2nd September 2014
Unfamiliar with medical insurance? If you don't know what "co-insurance" is, or how your premiums are determined, you're not alone! Read on to equip yourself with the knowledge to seek out the best policy for your needs.
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Government To Increase Private Clinic Consultation Fees By Year End
Hayatun Razak
- 14th June 2019
Consultation fees at private clinics may go up for the first time since 1992, once a proposed fee amendment is passed.
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AIA A-Plus Health: Medical Insurance That Rewards You For Staying Healthy
Jacie Tan
- 30th October 2018
AIA Malaysia's new medical insurance rider literally rewards you for just living a healthy lifestyle!