Malaysia Needs MHTC-Like Agency To Coordinate Long-Term Care

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — Malaysia lacks a central agency to coordinate long-term care, leaving responsibilities fragmented across ministries as the country approaches a rapidly ageing population, industry stakeholders warn.

Jacob Thomas, head of the Private Healthcare Productivity Nexus under the Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC), called for a Cabinet-directed body to coordinate efforts across the ministries of health, finance, and women, family and community development, as well as private sector players.

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