health Archives

1 August 2025

Opinion

13MP Vision For Health Simply Not Bold Enough

Galen Centre says the 13th Malaysia Plan falls short on health care financing, health workforce, post-pandemic outbreak preparedness, and NCDs. He calls for a national health insurance scheme with rates similar to Socso that can raise RM6 billion annually.

10 April 2025

Malaysia

Post-Covid, Majority Malaysians Prioritise Health, Active Lifestyles: Poll

A 2023 Herbalife poll shows that after the Covid-19 pandemic, three in four Malaysians now prioritise holistic health and living active lifestyles. "Many Malaysians are becoming more health-conscious; we need to build on this momentum."

16 January 2023

Opinion

Galen Centre Sets ‘STAT’ Health KPIs For Unity Government’s First 100 Days

STAT: Staunch medical brain drain, Tackle emergency department overcrowding, Address fire safety in public health care facilities, Table the tobacco control bill.

4 July 2022

Malaysia

Suhakam Line-Up Slammed: What Has Dr John Chew Done For Human Rights?

The CSO Platform for Reform says Dr John Chew, a consultant anaesthetist from Sarawak and former Malaysian Medical Council member, has no known background on human rights work in Malaysia.