health care access Archives

28 May 2026

Letter

Alternative Solution To Petaling Jaya Needs: Reform Access, Not Build Another Hospital — Dr Mohamed Rafick Khan

The core driver of PJ's access problem isn't geography, but the absence of a universal financing mechanism. A national health insurance scheme, structured as mandatory social contributions by employers and employees, will fundamentally change the equation.

11 September 2025

Malaysia

MP Warns Of Europe-Style Tax Rates If Private Health Care Too Costly

Bayan Baru MP Sim Tze Tzin warns that Malaysians may face tax hikes up to European levels to fund the government health service if everyone seeks public health care, should private health care costs go unchecked and become unaffordable even for the rich.

15 April 2024

Letter

Provide Data, Selection Criteria For HLP Scholarships — Malaysian Medics International

The Malaysian Medics International calls for data on the number of HLP scholarships offered and accepted in previous years, as well as the selection criteria for HLP that remain unclear, citing possible age restrictions or number of years in service.

25 September 2023

Letter

Having Middlemen In Private Medical Care Is Bad – Dr Mohd Tajudin Shaffee

"Experience over the past 20 years has shown that the MCO business model is that of cost control by 'rationing of care', not 'cost-containment'. It imposes rationing, exclusions, and limits choice, in order to control cost to increase their profit margin."

20 September 2023

Opinion

Discrimination Against People Living With NCDs: Does It Happen?

Discrimination matters in health care because it can lead to the people being discriminated against being treated differently.

15 September 2023

Opinion

Optimising Public-Private Partnership In NCD Care Provision

By nurturing strong partnerships between the public and private health care sectors, we can envision a health care system that provides equitable care regardless of financial status, ensuring quality health care for all.

27 February 2023

Malaysia

Bung Moktar: Prioritise Equality In Health Care Access, Not Anti-Smoking

Kinabatangan MP Bung Moktar Radin says one of the main reasons why Sabah is poor is the lack of health care access, telling Dr Zaliha Mustafa to prioritise equal access to health services instead of anti-smoking initiatives pushed by the previous minister.

5 December 2022

Letter

Dr Zaliha’s Appointment As New Health Minister Welcomed — MMA

The Malaysian Medical Association cites contract doctors, health care financing, health care access in East Malaysia, ageing care, and NCDs as among the main issues for Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa to resolve.

Tag: health care access

Alternative Solution To Petaling Jaya Needs: Reform Access, Not Build Another Hospital — Dr Mohamed Rafick Khan

Provide Data, Selection Criteria For HLP Scholarships — Malaysian Medics International

Having Middlemen In Private Medical Care Is Bad – Dr Mohd Tajudin Shaffee

Discrimination Against People Living With NCDs: Does It Happen?

Optimising Public-Private Partnership In NCD Care Provision

Bung Moktar: Prioritise Equality In Health Care Access, Not Anti-Smoking

Dr Zaliha’s Appointment As New Health Minister Welcomed — MMA

Obituary: Dr Sng Kim Chai, Sole Community Doctor Of Pulau Ketam — Dr Sng Kim Hock

Malaysian Anaesthesiologist First Asian To Lead Global Pain Association

Dzulkefly ‘Commits’ To Forming Health Service Commission Without Power To Create Positions Or Set Emoluments

Private Hospital Beds Officially Surpass Public Beds In Penang: Exco

Ranau Hospital Crisis: Doctors Working 48 To 72 Straight Hours — Medical Officer