MENTAL health is a growing concern in Malaysia. However, the Health Ministry (MOH) has only allocated 0.89% of next year’s budget for mental health, a reduction from the 1.11% allocated in Budget 2023.
According to a 2020 publication by MOH, approximately 37% of total disability experienced in Malaysia is due to issues related to mental health, particularly anxiety and depression.
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