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Malaysia’s healthcare system is often praised as one of the most efficient in the developing world. This is largely because access is widespread and costs are heavily subsidised. Yet beneath that reputation lies a structural strain that is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. In 2023, Malaysia’s total health expenditure reached RM84.2 billion, equivalent to 4.6 percent of GDP. Public sources …

By Anas Alam Faizli Malaysia is not short of plans. Nor is it short of capital. Malaysia’s major institutional funds collectively manage close to RM2 trillion, a figure broadly comparable to the size of the economy itself. Yet national investment in research and development remains at approximately 1% of GDP, far below leading economies such as South Korea, which consistently …

Malaysia is a one of a kind unique and a rare gem of a nation. A melting pot of infinite ingredients and mixed culture. We are a mixture of various races, speaking a plethora of different languages. This beautiful country is what blends us all together, coalescing all strengths and weaknesses. Here we are at Asia’s southernmost tip, the only …

Malaysia’s spending on Healthcare as a percentage of GDP is ranked number 156 out of 187 countries in the world ! MALAYSIA’s number of Doctors for each 1 million population is at 700 persons. Do we need more doctors? A study by Starfield concludes that an increase of one primary care physician per 10,000 population resulted in a reduction of …