The Covid-19 pandemic made one truth unmistakable: when a healthcare system falters, the consequences extend far beyond hospital walls. For decades, Malaysians have taken pride in a public healthcare system that is affordable, accessible and fair. A strained healthcare system is not merely a policy issue, it affects families, communities, productivity, social stability and national resilience. > Healthcare workforce reform is urgentTraining bottlenecks, uneven workloads, contract uncertainties and slow specialist pathways weaken morale and accelerate brain drain. This is the first in a five-part series on healthcare reform that will be published weekly.

Source: The Star January 06, 2026 00:19 UTC