KUALA LUMPUR: The government is committed to strengthening the country’s healthcare system by addressing medical inflation and issues involving contract doctors and healthcare workers, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
The Deputy Prime Minister said this is among 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 during the launch of the Malaysia International Healthcare (MIH) Megatrends 2025 event at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre yesterday.
Fadillah, who is also Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, said the government will also reinforce the Malaysian Healthy Agenda 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, regardless of background or socioeconomic status.
Following the Budget 2026 announcement by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim last month, the health sector remains one of the government’s key priorities.
“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 strong commitment to strengthening the country’s healthcare system and ensuring fair, accessible and affordable healthcare services for all Malaysians,” he said.
MIH Megatrends 2025, organised by the Health Ministry returns for the second time with the theme “Innovating for a Healthier Sustainable Future.”
The event features conferences divided into three key areas – non-communicable diseases, public health and sustainability.
The conference sessions are led by distinguished speakers from Malaysia and abroad, who are sharing insights and experiences on building a more resilient and inclusive healthcare system.
The three-day event, organised in a strategic collaboration with KPJ Healthcare, 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.
