Malaysia Guide: Health

One of the most important things when going abroad is to make sure that you are covered in case of accidents or illness. Our health guide provides information on health insurance, hospitals, doctors and pharmacies.

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  Introduction

  The Malaysian health care system

  Malaysia is one of Asia's top health destinations. Its hospitals are generally well equipped and its physicians are well-trained so you probably will not feel like missing anything from home.

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  Public health care

  The Malaysian public health care system

  The Malaysian public health sector is highly subsidised by the government and provides a strong health care infrastructure thus making it universally accessible by its residents.

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  Private health care

  Private health insurance in Malaysia

  If you do not want to take the risk of waiting a couple of weeks, or even months, for a surgery or medical treatment, you should opt for private health insurance for your time staying in Malaysia. However, note that this might get quite expensive.

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  Travel advice

  Vaccinations and precautions

  Depending on where you are coming from or which part of Malaysia you are travelling to, you will have to consider different vaccacinations and measures of precaution.

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  Emergencies

  Emergency numbers and ambulances

  To call an ambulance anywhere in Malaysia dial 999. The same number applies also to the police. To call the fire brigade dial 994.

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  Malaysian Health Services

  Dentists and pharmacies

  Malaysia provides all the health services you are probably accostumed to, however, most of them at a much lower price.

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