government hospitals Archives

1 October 2025

Letter

Rakan KKM Shatters ‘The Great Equaliser’ Role Of Government Hospitals — Dr Carollyn Kek Chee Yen

Whether rich or poor, everyone is treated the same in government hospitals. But Rakan KKM smashes the role of public hospitals as The Great Equaliser of Malaysian society by fast-tracking wealthier patients who can pay to cut the queue, says Dr Carollyn Kek.

5 September 2025

Malaysia

Insured Brain Tumour Patient Got Surgery In Two Weeks At UMSC To Avoid Six-Month UMMC Wait

A brain tumour patient says he was lucky to get surgery in just 2 weeks at UMSC instead of waiting 6 months or longer at UMMC, as he had insurance. Rakan KKM plans to operate likewise. The man slams inequality from privatisation: "The poor can go and die."

4 September 2025

Malaysia

Patient Arrivals In MOH Rose 18% From 2020 To 2023

Patient arrivals at MOH facilities (inpatient/outpatient/day care) rose 18% from 57.9 million arrivals in 2020 to 68.2 million arrivals in 2023. MOH tells the Health PSSC about plans for GP clinics to cover NCDs like diabetes under Madani Medical Scheme.

3 September 2025

Letter

Aduan Terhadap Kecuaian Perubatan Di Hospital Langkawi — SN

Seorang ahli keluarga mengadu tentang kecuaian di ETD Hospital Sultanah Maliha (HSM), Langkawi, yang melibatkan pesakit dengan pendarahan otak. HSM didakwa cuai dalam pemindahan pesakit yang mengakibatkan kelewatan selama 2 jam menaiki feri dari Jeti Kuah.

25 August 2025

Letter

Sungai Buloh Hospital Doctors Going Above And Beyond: All In A Day’s Work — Colin Thong

A man praises doctors in Sungai Buloh Hospital for giving excellent care to his mother, who underwent hip replacement surgery after a fall. "My mum's case is an example of how doctors in KKM really have patients' welfare in mind and go above and beyond."

10 July 2025

Malaysia

Rakan KKM ‘Express Lane’ Sparks Fury Over Inequality

Rakan KKM, an "express lane" for elective procedures in government hospitals that will be priced above cost, has sparked public anger over the creation of a two-tier system within the health service that risks diverting resources to patients who can pay.

8 July 2025

Malaysia

Rakan KKM Fast-Tracks Paying Patients For Elective Procedures

Patients can pay to cut the queue for elective procedures in public hospitals by paying for the service under Rakan KKM. Health Minister Dr Dzul says the regular waiting time for elective procedures is 6 to 7 months, but Rakan KKM provides "faster" access.

9 June 2025

Malaysia

MOH Targets DRG Pilot In Rakan KKM By Year End

Health Minister Dr Dzul says MOH aims to roll out Phase One of DRG in Rakan KKM by end-2025. The CEO of Rakan KKM, which will be implemented in Cyberjaya Hospital, is ex-MHTC CEO. APHM says clinical data and national EMR system needed before launching DRG.

17 April 2025

Letter

Government Hospitals Are An Invaluable Gem — Lee Hui Shan

The sinking ship should not be allowed to sink. At HKL, staff welfare seems to be paramount on the list. Increasing the number of healing corners, upgrading of on-call suites, and modification of staff cafeterias show that the leadership cares.

15 April 2025

Malaysia

O&G Tops List Of Medicolegal Disputes In Government Hospitals

Obstetrics & gynaecology cases make up most medicolegal complaints in government hospitals, with multimillion-ringgit lawsuits in recent years, says a doctor at Selayang Hospital's medicolegal unit. Surgical and emergency medicolegal cases are also rising.

Tag: government hospitals

Rakan KKM Shatters ‘The Great Equaliser’ Role Of Government Hospitals — Dr Carollyn Kek Chee Yen

Insured Brain Tumour Patient Got Surgery In Two Weeks At UMSC To Avoid Six-Month UMMC Wait

Patient Arrivals In MOH Rose 18% From 2020 To 2023

Aduan Terhadap Kecuaian Perubatan Di Hospital Langkawi — SN

Sungai Buloh Hospital Doctors Going Above And Beyond: All In A Day’s Work — Colin Thong

Rakan KKM ‘Express Lane’ Sparks Fury Over Inequality

Rakan KKM Fast-Tracks Paying Patients For Elective Procedures

Government Hospitals Are An Invaluable Gem — Lee Hui Shan

O&G Tops List Of Medicolegal Disputes In Government Hospitals

‘I Didn’t Expect To Fight Both Cancer And My Insurer’

Insurance Agents Play ‘No Formal Role’ In Medical Claims: LIAM

Authorities Did Nothing Over Private Hospital Overbilling — T. Navaratnam

Specialist And Subspecialty Recognition: A Timely Move To Reform The Health Care Ecosystem — MMA

PMCare Wants Act To Regulate TPAs Under MOH