Summary
Malaysia’s public healthcare system is under immense strain due to the shortage of doctors and nurses. The number of healthcare professionals has not kept pace with the increasing demand for medical care. For example, the country only has 14 cardiothoracic across 7 public hospitals. The number of housemen has also plummeted by half between 2019 to 2023. The nursing shortage could hit 60% by 2030.
As a result, public healthcare doctors are overwhelmed and overstretched. Meanwhile, patients face prolonged wait times for treatments. Many healthcare professionals have chosen to leave the country and pursue opportunities abroad, contributing to the ongoing brain drain.
What has led to Malaysia’s medical staffing shortage? Can the country avert a looming healthcare crisis?
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