Malaysians can now check the typical price tag for 26 common procedures before committing to treatment, under a new industry-led price guide. The guide released by the insurance and takaful industry is aimed at lifting the lid on medical costs but consumer groups cautioned that transparency should not become a rubber stamp for rising fees or normalising high prices. For example, the typical bill amount for cataract surgery is RM8,400 for daycare admission. “The data is derived from insurance and takaful claims, which are part of a profit-oriented private healthcare and insurance ecosystem. Saravanan said consumers should not treat the price guide as a benchmark or endorsement of acceptable pricing.

Source: The Star February 10, 2026 13:35 UTC