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400 USEFUL INFORMATION
Healthcare - Investing in Total Wellness
Malaysia enjoys a global standard of healthcare, with
life expectancies
and mortality rates comparable with fully developed countries, largely because healthcare in Malaysia is comprehensive, inclusive, professional and affordable for all.
Public Healthcare
Public healthcare is undertaken by the Ministry of Health Malaysia. Over 4%
of GDP spending is devoted to public healthcare, shared between the public and private sectors. This is provided through an extensive network of modern hospitals, medical universities, specialist centres and clinics.
The government’s commitment to healthcare reaches far beyond the hospitals. A nationwide
network of urban and rural health care facilities provides comprehensive primary health care services, including dental care. These primary care facilities cover the
The flying doctor service provides modern medical care to even the remotest communities in Sabah and Sarawak.
full range of health services from promotive, preventive, curative to rehabilitative and cover personal health care
for the whole life course of an individual from pre-pregnancy, mother, child, adolescent, adult to elderly. Together
they cover the entire country, including even the remotest communities in Sabah and Sarawak. Telemedicine is also widely used, enabling healthcare professionals in rural locations to provide international class diagnostic and treatment facilities. Government hospitals and clinics are also happy to treat non-Malaysians, and the fees
charged are extremely modest by international standards.
Private Healthcare
Malaysia offers literally hundreds of private hospitals and out-patient clinics with a full range of medical, surgical and dental services. These
are supported by thousands
of private medical and dental clinics, both general and specialist, all of which are licensed by or registered with the Ministry of Health Malaysia.
Traditional and Complementary Healthcare There is a strong traditional and complementary
Expert herbalists blending customers’ remedies to order at a typical Chinese herbalist’s shop.