privatisation Archives

21 July 2025

Malaysia

Selangor Rep Gives Reality Check On Rakan KKM’s ‘Moral Dilemma’

Bukit Gasing rep R. Rajiv justifies Rakan KKM’s “zero-sum game” by citing its aim of raising money for public health care. To convert subsidised patients into paying ones, Rajiv suggests mandating insurance to cover pre-existing conditions, like Obamacare.

15 July 2025

Malaysia

MP Brands Rakan KKM ‘Commercialisation’ Disguised As ‘Reform’

Tanjong Karang MP Dr Zulkafperi Hanapi is the first MP to come out against Rakan KKM, describing it as "commercialisation" of the public health service disguised as health care reform. "The rakyat's health is a responsibility, not a business opportunity."

15 July 2025

Malaysia

No ‘Unused Time’ For Rakan KKM, Say Overworked Doctors

Two senior medical officers are reluctant to sacrifice scarce rest days by working in Rakan KKM for more pay; MOs already work 60-100 hours a week. "There's no such thing as 'unused time' in KKM. Every minute is stretched for the sake of serving the poor."

14 July 2025

Malaysia

Rakan KKM Can’t ‘Leech’ Off Public Resources For Profit: Experts

Health experts say Rakan KKM cannot use public resources for cheap or free, like facilities, equipment, support services or MOH's pool procurement of drugs and consumables. “If Rakan KKM can’t survive without MOH subsidies, it proves this model is flawed.”

Tag: privatisation

Selangor Rep Gives Reality Check On Rakan KKM’s ‘Moral Dilemma’

MP Brands Rakan KKM ‘Commercialisation’ Disguised As ‘Reform’

No ‘Unused Time’ For Rakan KKM, Say Overworked Doctors

Rakan KKM Can’t ‘Leech’ Off Public Resources For Profit: Experts

Pork Importers Back Pig Farming Ban In Selangor

Time To Phase Out Colonial-Era PTD Scheme From Malaysia’s Civil Service

Sultan Sharafuddin Wants Total Pig Farming Ban In Selangor

Half Of EPF Members Have Under RM50,000, KWAP Warns Of ‘Optimism Bias’

Critical Manpower Shortage, Unsafe Working Conditions At HTAR Klang — Medical Officer