Healthcare is a necessity. In my opinion , its is a fundamental right enshrined in the Malaysian constitution via Article 5 codifies right to life and liberty
Healthcare in Malaysia used to be largely public.
Prior to 1980s, public spending on healthcare used to almost 90%. In fact, private share of health expenditure in 1981 was 5.8%, 7.6% in 1982. Currently it is 48%.
Basically this means, healthcare in Malaysia prior to 1980s was overwhelmingly paid by the government via general taxation. Meaning whether you rich or poor , you went to the same hospital.
According to World Bank , Malaysia had twice as many hospital beds in 1960s compare to now. Today, Malaysia is one of the worst countries in the world in terms of number of hospital beds.
This changed when after Mahathir became Prime Minister. Then a robust two tier healthcare began to emerge. This exacerbated healthcare inequality in Malaysia. Govt prioritizing private healthcare has lead to under-investment in public hospital.
Basically this means, healthcare in Malaysia prior to 1980s was overwhelmingly paid by the government via general taxation. Meaning whether you rich or poor , you went to the same hospital.
According to World Bank , Malaysia had twice as many hospital beds in 1960s compare to now. Today, Malaysia is one of the worst countries in the world in terms of number of hospital beds.
This changed when after Mahathir became Prime Minister. Then a robust two tier healthcare began to emerge. This exacerbated healthcare inequality in Malaysia. Govt prioritizing private healthcare has lead to under-investment in public hospital.
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