A cost-benefit analysis estimates that for every RM1 saved from drug price controls, about RM4.30 is lost to Malaysia, besides decreased health care access and poorer health outcomes for Malaysians.
Former health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad proposes a health care financing model with financing sources from insurance companies, individuals, zakat, waqf and endowments.
The objective of public policy is to produce or gain maximum health for all Malaysians so that the country’s health and wellbeing will improve and reduce health inequalities.