General : Bed Waiting Times Improve At Major Hospitals - Dzulkefly

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Malaysia's Health Minister reported that 71.8% of major hospitals now have average bed waiting times under eight hours, an improvement from 55.26% in 2025. The Ministry of Health is implementing short- and long-term measures, including the Hospital Services Outsourcing Program, to reduce overcrowding in public healthcare facilities.

• 71.8% of Type 1 and 2 hospitals recorded average bed waiting times under eight hours as of June 2026.
• 91.3% of Type 3 and 4 hospitals reported average bed waiting times of less than four hours.
• The Hospital Services Outsourcing Program has benefited over 50,000 patients across 75 hospitals since 2024.

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