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What Healthcare Reforms Should Be Prioritised in Budget 2026

Dr Kamal Amzan, Chief Executive Officer, IHH Healthcare Malaysia

03-Oct-25 16:00

What Healthcare Reforms Should Be Prioritised in Budget 2026

Malaysia’s health system is under strain—public hospitals face long waits and staff shortages, while private healthcare costs and medical insurance policies keep rising. As the federal budget approaches, there’s urgency for reforms that make care more affordable and sustainable. The private sector has a big stake in this conversation, so Dr Kamal Amzan, CEO of IHH Healthcare Malaysia, joins the show to unpack what he hopes to see in the upcoming budget, and the kinds of reforms needed to put Malaysia’s health system on a stronger footing.

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