[VIDEO] Here's A Look At The Healthcare Initiatives Available Under Belanjawan 2023
The Ministry of Health received the second largest allocation of RM36.3 billion.
Published for Ministry of Finance Malaysia, 02 Aug 2023, 01:32 PM
In case you didn't know, healthcare was one of the top priorities when the government introduced #Belanjawan2023 in the Dewan Rakyat on 24 February
In fact, the Ministry of Health received the second largest allocation of RM36.3 billion — about RM4 billion higher than in 2022 — to kickstart various initiatives to help Malaysians improve their overall wellbeing.
We've had numerous health initiatives introduced since then, with many more in the pipeline.
Watch the full video below:
1. Madani Medical Scheme
This pilot initiative automatically aids Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) recipients, especially those in need of acute primary healthcare services or outpatient treatments from general practitioners.
STR recipients can get free treatments at registered private general practitioners in 10 districts nationwide, such as Gombak, Hulu Langat, Klang, Petaling in Selangor; Kuala Lumpur; Kinta in Perak; Timur Laut in Penang; Johor Bahru in Johor; Kota Kinabalu in Sabah; and Kuching in Sarawak.
2. PeKa B40
This government initiative aims to help STR recipients aged 40 and above that suffer from non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
It received an allocation of RM80 million, which STR recipients can utilise for health screenings, medical equipment, cancer treatment incentives, and transport incentives.
3. MyMYNDA Scheme
The government has allocated RM34.5 million for the establishment of a National Centre of Excellence for Mental Health (NCEMH) under the MyMYNDA programme to help improve the mental wellbeing of Malaysians.
Mental health wellness improvement programmes will also be made available through MyMYNDA.
4. Subsidised mammogram and cervical screenings
An allocation of RM11 million will go towards the provision of free and subsidised mammogram and cervical screenings to help promote the early detection of breast and cervical cancer.
Mammogram screenings can be utilised at any LPPKN clinics nationwide, while HPV DNA screenings for cervical cancer can be utilised at 49 Klinik Nur Sejahteras and LPPKN-approved outreach programmes, such as the ROSE Foundation.
5. Import duty and sales tax exemption on nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)
To lower the smoking rate in Malaysia, the government will be exempting import duty and sales tax on NRT products.
NRT products aim to help smokers quit by supplying just enough nicotine to the body, and gradually reducing the symptoms of smoking addiction.
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