Malaysia’s public healthcare system is under severe strain due to chronic understaffing, low wages, and rising workloads, warns UKM public health specialist Prof Dr Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh. Despite debates over a 42-hour workweek, she says the core issue is systemic neglect, with healthcare workers facing exhaustion and inadequate support.
Malaysia’s Public Healthcare System on the Brink, Warns Expert
Many migrate to private or overseas sectors for better pay, worsening shortages in public hospitals. Sharifa calls for urgent reforms including increased healthcare spending, better rural deployment, upgraded facilities, and collaboration with NGOs and private providers. Frontliners say reduced work hours have not eased burnout amid unrelenting patient loads and minimal staff.
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