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Understand Malaysian healthcare.
Practical, carefully sourced explainers for patients, students and healthcare professionals.
Doctors owe the public competent leadership, not guilt
Doctors have a duty to serve the public, but public service should not mean accepting exhaustion, poor working conditions or inadequate compensation indefinitely. Subsidised medical education does not create a lifelong debt that prevents doctors from asking for fair treatment.
Read article ↗Why Malaysia’s New MediAsas May Fail the People Who Need It Most
MediAsas aims to provide affordable medical insurance from 2027, but critics warn that pre-existing conditions, premium loading and a seven-year “no look-back” rule may still disadvantage older and sicker Malaysians. The key question is whether it truly expands access or simply becomes another product mainly benefiting healthier people.
Read article ↗Malaysia’s Healthcare Financing Crossroads (part 2)
Is Malaysia Drifting Towards the American Model? Malaysia's healthcare financing system is under increasing strain from rising medical costs, an ageing population, and escalating insurance premiums. Is the current model sustainable, or is Malaysia gradually drifting towards the fragmented US healthcare system? This editorial examines the challenges, compares international models, and explores how we can build a better system.
Read article ↗Malaysia’s Healthcare Financing Crossroads (part 1)
Is Malaysia Drifting Towards the American Model? Malaysia's healthcare financing system is under increasing strain from rising medical costs, an ageing population, and escalating insurance premiums. Is the current model sustainable, or is Malaysia gradually drifting towards the fragmented US healthcare system? This editorial examines the challenges, compares international models, and explores how we can build a better system.
Read article ↗How to Apply for an Annual Practising Certificate (APC) in Malaysia
Every fully registered medical practitioner in Malaysia who wishes to practise medicine must hold a valid Annual Practising Certificate (APC) issued by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC). APC applications are made online through the MMC portal and require proof of eligibility, including valid registration and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements where applicable. This guide explains who needs an APC, the documents required, the application process, fees, and common reasons
Read article ↗The pathway to becoming a doctor in Malaysia
From a recognised medical degree and housemanship to full registration, compulsory service and the evidence needed for Malaysia’s Specialist Register.
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