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A husband was left amazed by a hospital bill of only RM258 for his wife's brain surgery and treatment expenses over 26 days at a government hospital. Initially, we planned the surgery at a private hospital, estimating a cost of RM150,000. The surgery was a success, marking the end of a challenging 26-day journey. After three months in the hospital and under the care of the best medical team, I was pleasantly surprised when settling the bill at checkout— a mere RM258. "Malaysia's healthcare system indeed stands out for its accessibility to the people. Opting for a private hospital could have resulted in costs at least a thousand times higher," he said. Lee's experience has drawn attention to the efficiency and affordability of public healthcare in Malaysia. Responding to his post, Eunice Lee wrote: "The Malaysian government's medical system and fees are among the top 10 best in the world! One of my uncles had brain surgery at Johor Baru Central Hospital, which included a stay in the ICU, ambulance, and hospitalisation costs... all for RM150! So grateful for Malaysia!" Anthony Tan said: "Government hospitals are arguably the best welfare for us Malaysians." nst.com.my/news/nst-viral…
















