Health Reform : Why The 13MP Was Underwhelming?

Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO, Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy

07-Aug-25 08:30

Health Reform : Why The 13MP Was Underwhelming?

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The Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy believes the recently tabled 13th Malaysia Plan falls short in several key areas of Putrajaya's plans to reform Malaysia's health sector. Azrul Mohd Khalib, the think tank's CEO, breaks down what the missed opportunities are.

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Produced by: Yap Hern Kang, Dylan Lee Jin Jee, Jake Lim

Presented by: Elaine Boey, Wong Shou Ning, Keith Kam

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Categories: politics, government, international, controversies, health policy

Tags: healthcare shortage, medical nurses, healthcare workers, covid-19, public service department (jpa),

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