PAC report Archives

6 July 2026

Malaysia

Private Hospitals Say They’re At The Mercy Of Big Insurers

Private hospitals say they're at the mercy of big insurance companies, with delisting threats if they don't give discounts at 20% to even 40%. APHM says medical equipment and nursing are actually undercharged to patients; running a hospital is very costly.

2 July 2026

Malaysia

Insurers Question ‘Excessive’ Private Health Screenings, Procedures, Hospitalisations

CEOs and chairmen of top insurance companies question the need for "excessive" health screenings, tests or procedures, and treatment in private hospitals in Malaysia, especially gastro cases. They also slam itemised billing, comparing hospitals to hotels.

1 July 2026

Letter

Will The Real Cause Of Medical Inflation Please Stand Up? — Dr Kamal Amzan

When the public sees a hospital bill, it sees the price. It doesn't see what sits behind the price. It doesn't see what is cross-subsidised, which services are undercharged, which costs are bundled, which capabilities must remain available 24 hours a day.

26 June 2026

Malaysia

Joint Ministerial Committee Touts Base MHIT Pilot By End July

In response to the PAC's report, the Joint Ministerial Committee says the base MHIT product will be piloted by the end of July, claiming that "significant progress" has been made across its Reset strategy, including a phased adoption of DRG.

26 June 2026

Malaysia

APHM Says Joint Ministerial Committee Addressing PAC Report

APHM says key pain points in the PAC's report on health insurance and private hospital charges are being addressed through the Joint Ministerial Committee, adding that it has engaged MOH to improve hospital bill transparency in private hospitals.

26 June 2026

Malaysia

Plague On Both Your Houses: MPs Slam Insurers, Private Hospitals

Government and Opposition MPs alike condemn both insurance and private hospital industries, accusing ITOs of punishing loyal customers in closed pools and hospitals of creative charging. Legislators want regulatory reform for fundamental ecosystem change.

Tag: PAC report

Private Hospitals Say They’re At The Mercy Of Big Insurers

Insurers Question ‘Excessive’ Private Health Screenings, Procedures, Hospitalisations

Will The Real Cause Of Medical Inflation Please Stand Up? — Dr Kamal Amzan

Joint Ministerial Committee Touts Base MHIT Pilot By End July

APHM Says Joint Ministerial Committee Addressing PAC Report

Plague On Both Your Houses: MPs Slam Insurers, Private Hospitals

Cardiac Hospital HOD Faces Two Sexual Harassment Allegations

Hospital Director Transferred To JKN Sabah After Sexual Harassment Cases

Study: 27% Of UM Medical Graduates Since 2018 Hold Active Singapore Registration

Starting At RM55 Premium, AIA’s RM3m Medical Plan Better Value Than MediAsas

Is Insurance Clawback Legal In Malaysia? — Specialist