By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, June 13: Strengthening the efficiency of Sarawak’s private healthcare ecosystem is crucial in driving productivity growth and attracting infrastructure development investments amounting to RM100 billion by 2030.
Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) deputy director-general Dr Mohamad Norjayadi Tamam emphasised that this effort aligns with the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, which targets RM100 billion in infrastructure investment, the attraction of 120,000 health-related visitors, and RM162 million in medical tourism revenue by 2030.
“The Kuala Lumpur Declaration signed by all State Secretaries in November 2024 reflects a unified commitment to enhance public service delivery, address bureaucratic hurdles, and support high-impact investments,” he said in a media release today an engagement session with stakeholders from the private healthcare sector here recently.
He noted that the declaration also marked the launch of two critical initiatives: the Circular on Bureaucratic Red Tape Reform (RKB) and the Regulatory Experimentation Circular (UKP).
“These two circulars provide a structured platform for addressing red tape while encouraging collaboration across government agencies and private sector stakeholders,” he said.
Norjayadi added that such collaborative efforts are vital in positioning Sarawak as a leading investment destination for healthcare and medical tourism in the region.
“This initiative will not only benefit Sarawak but also contribute to national development. By streamlining processes and leveraging digital technology, we can significantly improve the productivity of the private healthcare sector,” he said.
He emphasised that improved administrative efficiency will also enhance investor confidence in the government’s service delivery capabilities.
The engagement session followed the recent Sarawak Private Healthcare Ecosystem Enhancement Workshop, officiated by Deputy Health Minister Dato Lukanisman Awang Sauni.
Its objective was to streamline the approval process for healthcare facilities, starting with clinics, and to reduce the regulatory burden on investors and service providers.
Beyond accelerating the establishment of healthcare facilities, the initiative is also aimed at expanding public access to faster, more affordable, and higher-quality medical services.
“This strategic cooperation opens new pathways for the growth of Sarawak’s healthcare and medical tourism sectors and will significantly contribute to both state and national economic development,” Norjayadi said.
The engagement session was attended by representatives from key agencies including the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH), the Private Medical Practice Control Branch (CKAPS) Sarawak, the Ministry of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Sarawak (MPHLG), Kuching South City Council (MBKS), Sarawak Transformation and Innovation Unit (STIU), the Ministry of Natural Resources and Urban Development (MUDENR), the Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication Sarawak (MUT), and the Society of Private Medical Practitioners Sarawak (SPMPS). — DayakDaily
