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Malaysia Addresses Rising Medical Insurance Costs and Private Hospital Price Disparities
Total Visitors: 49 Malaysia is facing rising medical insurance premiums and significant cost variations in private hospital treatments, prompting calls for regulatory intervention and greater transparency to ensure affordability and sustainability in healthcare financing. Escalating Medical Insurance Premiums According to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), around 61% of revised medical and health insurance policies saw premium increases of up to 20% in 2024, while 30% faced hikes between 21% and 40%.…
GHHS Healthcare Launches Malaysia’s First Healthcare Utility Token
Total Visitors: 125 Malaysia’s healthcare sector is embracing digital innovation with the launch of GHHS Token, the country’s first healthcare utility token. Developed by GHHS Healthcare, this initiative aims to enhance accessibility, affordability, and efficiency in healthcare services through blockchain…
Malaysia’s First AI-Driven Gut Health Testing Service Launched
Total Visitors: 52 Malaysia has taken a significant step in personalized wellness with the introduction of SpaceGut, the country’s first AI-powered gut health testing service. Developed to offer data-driven, personalized dietary and lifestyle recommendations, this innovation aims to enhance digestive…
Malaysia Sees 11% Drop in Influenza Cases in 2024
Total Visitors: 54 Malaysia has reported an 11% decline in influenza cases in 2024, with 30,403 cases recorded compared to 34,173 in 2023. This decrease reflects ongoing public health efforts, vaccination programs, and heightened awareness of respiratory illnesses. Factors Behind…
Private GP Fees in Malaysia: Calls for Adjustment After 20-Year Freeze
Total Visitors: 252 The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has renewed its call for a periodic adjustment of private general practitioner (GP) fees, following a 20-year freeze that has left consultation rates unchanged since 2006. This discussion has sparked debate on…