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The Star
07-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
Govt reviewing need to revise healthcare financing system, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is reviewing the need to restructure the country's existing healthcare financing system to ensure it is more sustainable, inclusive and effective as outlined in the Health White Paper, says the Prime Minister. Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ( pic ) said this is among key issues discussed at the Malaysian Social Protection Council (MySPC) 2025 meeting, which he chaired yesterday. He said effective governance, procurement processes and implementation mechanisms are crucial to the reform, alongside coordinated efforts from various ministries, particularly Finance and Economy Ministries. 'The meeting focused on the phased roadmap and transformation initiatives for the healthcare financing system, including the proposal to establish a National Health Fund. 'Also on the agenda was the presentation of the National Ageing Action Framework 2025-2045, which outlined the country's strategic response to challenges posed by an ageing population. 'I acknowledge the early measures being undertaken, particularly the need for a comprehensive, cross-ministerial governance mechanism to ensure a more integrated response,' Anwar said in a Facebook post. In another post, the Prime Minister said Malaysia and Japan have proposed for a new cooperation centre to be set up here to strengthen cross-sector collaboration in technology, sustainability and Asean energy integration. He said the initiative underscores Malaysia's commitment as Asean Chair for 2025, to lead the region's push towards a low-carbon future. 'We welcome Japan's technical and advanced research support, especially through initiatives such as the Asia Zero Emission Community, which will help accelerate the comprehensive and large-scale implementation of the National Energy Transition Roadmap. 'Japan, with its strengths in renewable energy, bio-energy, carbon capture, utilisation and storage has positioned itself as a key strategic partner in Malaysia's aspiration to become a regional hub for sustainable energy innovation,' he said, Bernama reported. The Prime Minister said the proposal was raised during his meeting with Japan's former prime minister Fumio Kishida, who paid a courtesy call on him yesterday.
New Straits Times
06-05-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Healthcare reforms, ageing population top MySPC agenda
PUTRAJAYA: Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar today reiterated the need for Malaysia's healthcare system to remain resilient and prepared for potential threats, while exploring innovative financing models through public-private partnerships. Speaking after the 8th Malaysian Social Protection Council (MySPC) meeting for 2025, Shamsul Azri said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised the importance of prioritising the healthcare workers' welfare alongside systemic reforms. "The transformation of the national healthcare system and the issues and challenges of an ageing population were the key topics discussed this morning. "The prime minister, who chaired today's meeting, stressed the necessity of reviewing fiscal positions regarding healthcare allocations," he said in a Facebook post. He shared statistics showing that the proportion of Malaysians aged 65 and above has reached seven per cent of the population, categorising the nation as an ageing nation. "The Madani government will therefore focus on health financing, social protection systems, and retirement ecosystems," he added. Anwar, who is also the finance minister, was reported as saying that the government was currently reviewing the need to restructure the existing healthcare financing system to make it more sustainable, inclusive and effective in the long term, as outlined in the Health White Paper. He emphasised effective governance, procurement, and multi-ministerial coordination, particularly between the Economy Ministry and Finance Ministry. Today's MySPC meeting, attended by six Cabinet ministers and senior civil servants, reviewed phased healthcare financing transformation plans and proposals for a National Health Fund. Discussions also covered the National Ageing Action Plan 2025-2045 presented by the Economy Ministry.
The Sun
06-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Strong healthcare system needed for future threats
PUTRAJAYA: Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar today reiterated the need for Malaysia's healthcare system to remain resilient and prepared for potential threats, while exploring innovative financing models through public-private partnerships. Speaking after the 8th Malaysian Social Protection Council (MySPC) meeting for 2025, Shamsul Azri said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised the importance of prioritising the healthcare workers' welfare alongside systemic reforms. 'The transformation of the national healthcare system and the issues and challenges of an ageing population were the key topics discussed this morning. 'The Prime Minister, who chaired today's meeting, stressed the necessity of reviewing fiscal positions regarding healthcare allocations,' he said in a Facebook post. He also shared statistics showing that the proportion of Malaysians aged 65 and above has reached seven per cent of the population, categorising the nation as an ageing nation. 'The MADANI government will therefore focus on health financing, social protection systems, and retirement ecosystems,' he added. Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, was reported as saying that the government was currently reviewing the need to restructure the existing healthcare financing system to make it more sustainable, inclusive and effective in the long term, as outlined in the Health White Paper. The Prime Minister emphasised effective governance, procurement, and multi-ministerial coordination – particularly between the Economy Ministry and Finance Ministry. Today's MySPC meeting, attended by six Cabinet ministers and senior civil servants, reviewed phased healthcare financing transformation plans and proposals for a National Health Fund. Discussions also covered the National Ageing Action Plan 2025-2045 presented by the Economy Ministry.
The Star
06-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
Strong healthcare system needed for future threats, says Chief Secretary
PUTRAJAYA: Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar reiterated on Tuesday (May 6) the need for Malaysia's healthcare system to remain resilient and prepared for potential threats, while exploring innovative financing models through public-private partnerships. Speaking after the 8th Malaysian Social Protection Council (MySPC) meeting for 2025, the Chief Secretary to the Government said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised the importance of prioritising the healthcare workers' welfare alongside systemic reforms. "The transformation of the national healthcare system and the issues and challenges of an ageing population were the key topics discussed this morning. "The Prime Minister, who chaired today's meeting, stressed the necessity of reviewing fiscal positions regarding healthcare allocations," he said in a Facebook post. He also shared statistics showing that the proportion of Malaysians aged 65 and above has reached 7% of the population, categorising the country as an ageing nation. "The Madani government will therefore focus on health financing, social protection systems, and retirement ecosystems," he added. Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, was reported as saying that the government was currently reviewing the need to restructure the existing healthcare financing system to make it more sustainable, inclusive and effective in the long term, as outlined in the Health White Paper. The Prime Minister emphasised effective governance, procurement, and multi-ministerial coordination - particularly between the Economy Ministry and Finance Ministry. Tuesday's MySPC meeting, attended by six Cabinet ministers and senior civil servants, reviewed phased healthcare financing transformation plans and proposals for a National Health Fund. Discussions also covered the National Ageing Action Plan 2025-2045 presented by the Economy Ministry. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
06-05-2025
- Health
- Free Malaysia Today
Govt mulls restructuring nation's healthcare financing system
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the MySPC meeting today discussed the National Ageing Action Framework 2025-2045, presented by the economy ministry. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : The government is looking into restructuring the nation's healthcare financing system to make it more sustainable, inclusive and effective in the long-term, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. In a Facebook post today, he said this was discussed at a meeting of the Malaysian Social Protection Council (MySPC) with six ministers and top public healthcare officials. 'The meeting focused on a phased roadmap and transformation initiatives for the healthcare financing system, including a proposal to establish a national health fund,' he said. Yesterday, Bayan Baru MP Sim Tze Tzin criticised the sharp increase in medical insurance premiums based on age, citing the financial burden it imposed on senior citizens. He questioned the logic of raising premiums up to 50% when policyholders moved into new age brackets and urged Bank Negara Malaysia to reform the insurance premium pricing mechanism. Anwar said the meeting also looked into the National Ageing Action Framework 2025-2045, presented by the economy ministry. 'I took note of the preliminary steps being taken to address the challenges of an ageing population, including more thorough and integrated inter-ministry administrative mechanisms,' he said.
