Strengthening Malaysia’s healthcare system requires practical, coordinated reforms across primary care, workforce, financing, governance and patient-centred care. The decisions made today will determine whether the next generation inherits a resilient healthcare system or one perpetually under strain. Nurses are the backbone of the health system, but Malaysia currently faces a shortage of over 20,000 nurses. A truly patient-centred system requires accessible, respectful and coordinated care. Engagement, informed discourse and collective responsibility will determine whether Malaysia achieves a resilient, inclusive and world-class healthcare system.

Source: The Star January 26, 2026 15:03 UTC