PUTRAJAYA, April 3 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad today outlined five key strategic priorities requiring strong support from the private sector as part of efforts to accelerate the transformation of Malaysia’s healthcare system into a more sustainable, integrated and patient-centred model.
He said the priorities include active participation in the national healthcare plan, early involvement in pilot initiatives, a transition towards value-based care, enhanced data-sharing collaboration for fairer cost structures, and stronger integration of interoperable digital health systems with public platforms such as MySejahtera.
“Immediate action and firm commitment from all parties at this stage are critical. This marks a major shift, from a culture of finger-pointing to one focused on real solutions to ensure a smooth transition with meaningful impact for the people.
“The public healthcare sector will always remain the backbone of the nation. However, by aligning the ecosystem with the private sector, we can ensure a robust, inclusive system capable of delivering the best care for every Malaysian family,” he said in a Facebook post today.
Earlier, Dzulkefly and Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan co-chaired an engagement session involving chief executive officers of private hospitals, senior officials from the Ministry of Finance, and representatives from Bank Negara Malaysia.
Dzulkefly said the session was crucial in reinforcing a “whole-of-nation” approach to healthcare reform.
“I have consistently emphasised that the public and private sectors must work hand in hand, complementing each other in building a more sustainable, transparent and patient-centred healthcare system,” he added. — Bernama
