Assessing Malaysian Health Care Reform

Mazlan Che Soh; Suhaimi A. Samad; Radduan Yusof; Nur Zafifa Kamarunzaman

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI22.5841

Authors

Mazlan Che Soh Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Suhaimi A. Samad Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Radduan Yusof Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Nur Zafifa Kamarunzaman Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI22.5841

Keywords:

Health Care Reform, Malaysia, Post-Independence

Abstract

This study assesses the healthcare reform in Malaysia since its independence. Previous studies and official reports on healthcare reform were analyzed through content analysis. The discussion starts with geographical and socioeconomic factors, then moves to the inception of the Malaysian Health Care System, focusing on the development of primary health system reform initiatives in the country. This paper illustrates the rigorous journey of system reform, emphasizing that political commitment and backing from stakeholders and citizens are vital for its success

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