Health White Paper Archives

28 April 2026

Malaysia

‘Code Blue’ Crisis Demands Formation Of Health Service Commission: Ex-Senator

Ex-Senator Dr RA Lingeshwaran says a "code blue" crisis of health worker shortages demands the establishment of a Health Service Commission to manage human resources and budgeting for the health workforce, and to reduce dependence on the constrained JPA.

24 December 2025

Malaysia

Two Years On, Dzulkefly Compares MOH’s ‘Resilience’ To NHS’s ‘Paralysis’

In a booklet on Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad's 50 initiatives and reforms over the past two years, he says Malaysia's public health care system still shows "remarkable resilience", compared to the UK's NHS that is grappling with the "risk of paralysis".

5 March 2025

Letter

Can Malaysia Afford To Raise Its Public Health Budget To 5% Of GDP? — Chua Hong Teck

Chua Hong Teck suggests exploring a new tax or contribution, or growing the private health sector to complement the national system, noting that for MOH to get another RM40 billion, this must come from diversions from other ministries or other sources.

13 December 2024

Letter

Why Malaysia Needs A National Health Care Financing Scheme — Dr Mohamed Rafick Khan Abdul Rahman

Dr Rafick Khan calls for a National Health Care Financing Scheme (NHFS), with a legal framework, a statutory fund and gradual corporatisation of government hospitals to improve services. NHFS should be independent of MOH as its primary activity is finance.

25 October 2024

Malaysia

Harm Reduction Saves Lives, Cuts Health Care Costs

A roundtable discussion says harm reduction has been proven to save lives and reduce health care costs, such as Malaysia's success with the needle and syringe exchange programme and opioid substitution therapy to curb HIV among people who inject drugs.

24 September 2024

Letter

Budget 2025 Wishlist: Higher On-Call Pay, Permanent Posts With EPF, Tax Rebates — MMA

MMA wants Budget 2025 to include higher on-call rates for doctors, permanent roles with EPF benefits instead of pension, new KUP Gred Khas C posts for specialists, tax rebates for healthy living, plus funds for AEDs and tax cuts for CPR training.

14 March 2024

Malaysia

MMA-MCMC Launch Digitalisation Initiative For Private GPs

MMA and MCMC launch MMA's Healthcare Digitalisation programme to boost digitalisation in private GP clinics through the Geran Digital PMKS Madani. MMA members are encouraged to apply for the grant.

1 March 2024

Letter

Stop The Blame Game: The Urgent Call For A Systemic Overhaul In Malaysian Health Care – Dr Azim Hazizuddin Nasaruddin

Dr Azim Hazizuddin says Malaysia's health care system is at a crossroads. Extended service hours and outsourcing only offer temporary relief; systemic reform is needed. Individuals within the system must also take personal responsibility for their growth.

9 January 2024

Malaysia

Sarawak, Putrajaya Explore Innovative Financing Model For Cancer Centre

Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman says the Sarawak state government is prepared to provide RM1 billion for the financing of a Sarawak Cancer Centre, while MOH manages human resources. Dr Sim Kui Hian also proposed "perks" for specialists serving Sarawak.

20 December 2023

Malaysia

Health White Paper Needs Follow-Up, Political Will, Say Doctor Groups

Doctors' groups demand follow-up on the Health White Paper, such as target milestones, after a lack of progress for 6 months. MMA and Dr Milton Lum also say personal data safety and privacy concerns need to be addressed first in any EHR rollout.

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‘Code Blue’ Crisis Demands Formation Of Health Service Commission: Ex-Senator

Two Years On, Dzulkefly Compares MOH’s ‘Resilience’ To NHS’s ‘Paralysis’

Can Malaysia Afford To Raise Its Public Health Budget To 5% Of GDP? — Chua Hong Teck

Why Malaysia Needs A National Health Care Financing Scheme — Dr Mohamed Rafick Khan Abdul Rahman

Harm Reduction Saves Lives, Cuts Health Care Costs

Budget 2025 Wishlist: Higher On-Call Pay, Permanent Posts With EPF, Tax Rebates — MMA

MMA-MCMC Launch Digitalisation Initiative For Private GPs

Stop The Blame Game: The Urgent Call For A Systemic Overhaul In Malaysian Health Care – Dr Azim Hazizuddin Nasaruddin

Sarawak, Putrajaya Explore Innovative Financing Model For Cancer Centre

Health White Paper Needs Follow-Up, Political Will, Say Doctor Groups

MMC Bans Doctor Fee-Splitting By Hospitals, Insurers, TPAs

Selgate Launches First Specialist Hospital With Over 30 Specialists

UKM’s Public Health PhD Faces NSR Derecognition Push

When Sungai Buloh Hospital KPIs Matter More Than Human Limits — Medical Officer

Health Ministry Threatens Enforcement Action Against Doctor Fee-Splitting