Nearly 50% of M'sians rely on govt healthcare coverage

Health Minister Datuk Seri Adham Baba.

PUTRAJAYA: Nearly half of Malaysians do not have any form of supplementary financial coverage for their healthcare needs and rely on the government, says the Health Ministry.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said 46% of the population, and 71% of the poorest 20% in the country, relied on existing tax-funded healthcare coverage provided by the government.