29 October 2021
The move to tax e-cigarette and vape liquids indicates that the government is regulating, instead of banning these alternatives to traditional tobacco products.
Tag: Budget 2022
29 October 2021
MOH received RM32.4 billion for Budget 2022, a minimal 1.5% raise from 2021, marking the lowest increase since Budget 2019.
29 October 2021
The government will also procure antivirals to treat Covid-19, says the Finance Minister in his Budget 2022 speech.
27 October 2021
MPs ask for a digitised health care system, development of health infrastructure in Sabah, upgrades for public health clinics, and Covid-19 precautionary measures in schools.
26 October 2021
Chua Hong Teck says allocating 5% of GDP for health alone won’t work because other ministries are responsible for ensuring a healthy population.
25 October 2021
The digital health care sector has the potential to be a key economic driver for Malaysia, given the right push.
25 October 2021
The chronic nature of NCDs means patients are sick and suffer longer and require more medical care.
25 October 2021
Medical groups call for digitisation in health care, ring-fenced tax revenue for NCDs, tax incentives for GPs, effective tobacco harm reduction, and ageing care post-Covid.
25 October 2021
Budget 2022 should strengthen public health care in order for citizens to enjoy quick and effective treatment at low costs. Private health care can remain as an alternative for those who can afford it.