Healthcare in Malaysia
Malaysia’s government is committed to providing universal access to high-quality healthcare. This is particularly evident in the more populated areas and larger cities. Malaysia continues to strive to entrench itself as a medical tourism destination: this, in turn, increases the quality and standard of healthcare offered in the country.
As a medical tourism destination, areas such as cardiology, ophthalmology, dentistry, orthopaedics, gastroenterology, plastic and general surgery, and screening are at the forefront of their respective fields. Both private and state hospitals in Malaysia are of a high standard and medical staff are well trained.
Doctor’s consultations are cheap (about US$5) and the standards are high; almost all doctors are able to speak fluent English. Dentists and other specialists are equally easy to visit and consultation fees are reasonable. International health insurance companies offer a variety of packages for the expat market, however it is also possible to shop around in the country and local rates are available with some companies. It is also relatively easy to visit doctors and specialists in both Bangkok and Singapore.
Most pharmacies are well stocked and some drugs that require a prescription overseas do not require prescriptions in Malaysia, while others may ask for a local doctor’s prescription note.
Our resident expert in Kuala Lumpur, Ann Kaufman, has published an article about having a baby in Malaysia, which is highly recommended reading for expectant expats.
As a medical tourism destination, areas such as cardiology, ophthalmology, dentistry, orthopaedics, gastroenterology, plastic and general surgery, and screening are at the forefront of their respective fields. Both private and state hospitals in Malaysia are of a high standard and medical staff are well trained.Doctor’s consultations are cheap (about US$5) and the standards are high; almost all doctors are able to speak fluent English. Dentists and other specialists are equally easy to visit and consultation fees are reasonable. International health insurance companies offer a variety of packages for the expat market, however it is also possible to shop around in the country and local rates are available with some companies. It is also relatively easy to visit doctors and specialists in both Bangkok and Singapore.
Most pharmacies are well stocked and some drugs that require a prescription overseas do not require prescriptions in Malaysia, while others may ask for a local doctor’s prescription note.
Our resident expert in Kuala Lumpur, Ann Kaufman, has published an article about having a baby in Malaysia, which is highly recommended reading for expectant expats.
