| TheStar | 23 January 2026 Private hospitals back Reset push “PETALING JAYA: Continuous feedback and close cooperation will be given to the government to implement the Reset initiatives announced by the Joint Ministerial Committee on Private Healthcare Costs (JMCPHC).” |
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| BERNAMA | 23 January 2026 President at Bernama TV : Private hospitals back RESET | |
| NST | 22 January 2026 Private hospitals back RESET, welcome tax breaks for welfare funds “The Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM) has expressed its support for the recently unveiled RESET initiatives, highlighting the proposed tax incentives for private hospitals that establish welfare funds to assist patients from lower-income groups.” |
| NST | 14 October 2025 Phased approach crucial for DRG rollout, says APHM “A detailed, methodical implementation of the Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRG) system implemented in phases is crucial to ensure its success, the Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM) said. – File pic” |
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| NST | 13 October 2025 Public and private collaboration will further strengthen healthcare sector “Both public and private providers need to collaborate effectively through good workforce planning, clear scheduling, reliable funding, and clear processes, otherwise, outsourcing risks becoming a temporary fix rather than a lasting solution. – File pic, for illustration purposes” |
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| FMT | 06 October 2025 Private hospitals seek incentives in 2026 budget “Association proposes investment tax allowances for private hospitals investing in artificial intelligence, robotics, and health IT infrastructure.” |
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| TheEdge | 01 October 2025 Opinion: Only decisive public investment will ensure quality healthcare for the people “The health of the nation cannot be entrusted to the uncertainty and volatility of businesses, but must remain the responsibility of the government, which is accountable to taxpayers.” |
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| CodeBlue | 25 September 2025 APHM Warns Against Any Generic-Only Policy For Private Hospitals “APHM says aside from a TPA, no insurance company has dictated a generic-only policy to private hospitals to date. If a hypothetical generic-only policy is meted out, APHM will raise any issues that may “compromise the quality or accessibility of care.” |
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| TheStar | 30 July 2025 Govt mulls law reform to support Reset strategy against private healthcare inflation “KUALA LUMPUR: The government is reviewing existing legislation, including a proposed amendment to the Private Healthcare Facilitates and Services Act 1998 (Act 489), to support the implementation of the Reset strategy aimed at curbing private healthcare inflation, says Datuk Seri Answer Ibrahim.” |
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| FMT | 16 July 2025 Laws needed as more AI is used in healthcare, says private hospitals group “Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia president Dr Kuljit Singh says AI could compromise patient data and lead to misuse if unregulated.” |
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| TheStar | 16 July 2025 Plan B if pharmas hike prices “PETALING JAYA: US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 200% tariff on pharmaceutical imports into the United States, and while global pharma giants are awaiting further developments, stakeholders anticipate a minimal impact on Malaysia at this juncture” |
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| TheStar | 06 July 2025 The DRG: A silver bullet for rising medical costs or just one piece of the puzzle? “By standardising treatment costs based on diagnosis, patients will be able to know in advance the expected cost of care, helping them avoid the shock of an unexpected medical bill upon discharge. — Others.” |
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| SinarDaily | 11 June 2025 Private hospitals urge extension of SST deadline for foreign patient services “The short notice does not allow sufficient time for private hospitals to make the necessary adjustments.” |
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| NST | 09 June 2025 Health Ministry aims to introduce DRG by end of 2025 “KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry hopes to implement the diagnosis-related group (DRG) payment model by the end of the year, says Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.” |
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| NST | 30 May 2025 Private hospitals adopt smart scheduling for nurses’ welfare “The Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM) says private hospitals across the country have adopted evidence-based nurse scheduling systems that aim to balance high-quality patient care with staff well-being.” |
| TheStar | 24 January 2023 Groups: GPs can help ease emergency dept case load “The request to have foreign nurses help us in private hospitals is still being discussed, and we hope there will be a decision soon,” said Dr Kuljit |
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| TheStar | 06 January 2023 Group: Private hospitals already have their hands full |
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| Photo | 04 January 2023 Meeting of the APHM Board with YB Dr Zaliha Mustafa, Minister of Health on 4th Jan 2023 |
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