INTERACTIVE: Malaysia's medical inflation to rise to 16% in 2026, says Aon


PETALING JAYA: The rising cost of healthcare in Malaysia shows no sign of slowing down, with the country’s medical inflation forecast to accelerate even further next year, according to a new report.

The 2026 Global Medical Trend Rates Report by professional services firm Aon shows Malaysia's medical inflation rate is projected to climb from 15% this year to 16% in 2026.

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