KUALA LUMPUR: The government is committed to strengthening the country’s healthcare system by addressing medical inflation and addressing issues involving contract doctors and healthcare workers, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
The Deputy Prime Minister said this is among the six key challenges the government will continue to address to enhance the healthcare system.
"Our strategic direction is focused on strengthening system resilience through bold innovation and meaningful collaboration.
"Together, we can build a healthcare system that is agile, future-ready, and capable of meeting tomorrow’s challenges," he said in his keynote speech at the launch of the Malaysia International Healthcare (MIH) Megatrends 2025 event here on Tuesday (Nov 25).
Fadillah, who is also Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, added that the government will reinforce the Malaysian Healthy Agenda (ANMS) as the main framework for raising awareness and promoting healthy lifestyle practices among the public.
He said the government is committed to ensuring that every individual has access to basic and quality healthcare services for life, regardless of background or socio-economic status.
Following the Budget 2026 announcement by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim last month, the health sector remained one of the government’s key priorities, Fadillah said.
"A total of RM46.5bil has been allocated to the Health Ministry under Budget 2026, an increase from RM45.3bil this year.
"This reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening the country’s healthcare system and ensuring fair, accessible and affordable healthcare services for all Malaysians," he said.
MIH Megatrends, organised by the Health Ministry, is being held for the second time.
This year's theme is "Innovating for a Healthier Sustainable Future".
The event features conferences divided into three key areas: Non-Communicable Diseases, Public Health, and Sustainability.
The sessions are led by speakers from Malaysia and abroad, sharing insights and experiences on building a more resilient and inclusive healthcare system.
The three-day event from today until Thursday (Nov 27), sees the participation of more than 1,500 individuals comprising healthcare professionals, policymakers and industry leaders from around the world to exchange ideas and explore developments in the sector.
