What are healthcare services like in Malaysia?
We asked retirees if they have access to good medical care in Malaysia. They wrote...
"There are six major private Medical Speciality Clinics/Hospitals in Kuching with covering from orthopedics, cancer, to heart and diabetes. Lots of private neighborhood GP's, diagnostic clinics, inexpensive dental and optometric services. There are plans for a Gerontology Training Medical School (Malaysia's population is aging), and a Tropical Medicine Research Center). Most practitioners are trained in UK, Australia, US or Japan," commented one expat who made the move to Kuching, Malaysia.
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"Malaysia's healthcare services are generally considered to be of a high quality, with the country investing heavily in its healthcare infrastructure and system. Healthcare services are largely split between private for-profit institutions and the more affordable public system. The public healthcare system provides universal coverage to all Malaysians, with a network of government-run medical facilities such as hospitals and clinics, as well as private establishments. Malaysia also boasts a long list of specialty clinics and services, including traditional health and wellness practices like herbalism and massage. Additionally, there is a comprehensive network of medical practitioners, ranging from general practitioners to specialists," remarked another expat in Malaysia.
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