AIA (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Life insurer offering medical and hospital plans, including takaful.
Also offers
Malaysia
Mixed public and privateHow health coverage works
In Malaysia, health cover mixes public programmes with private insurance.
Public hospitals and clinics are tax-funded with low fees. A large private sector operates alongside, funded by out-of-pocket payments, employers and private medical insurance or takaful plans.
Private medical insurance
Allianz (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Insurer offering medical cards and general insurance.
Also offers
Great Eastern (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Insurer offering medical cards and health plans in Malaysia.
Also offers
Prudential (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Life insurer offering PRUmed and other medical cover.
Also offers
Key facts
| Official source | Ministry of Health Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Insurers listed | AIA, Allianz, Great Eastern, Prudential |
| Last reviewed |
Frequently asked questions
How does health insurance work in Malaysia?
Public hospitals and clinics are tax-funded with low fees. A large private sector operates alongside, funded by out-of-pocket payments, employers and private medical insurance or takaful plans.
Is private health insurance mandatory in Malaysia?
It depends on your situation. Malaysia mixes public programmes with private insurance; check the official source for the rules that apply to you.
Which health insurers can I look at in Malaysia?
Well-known insurers listed for Malaysia, in alphabetical order: AIA, Allianz, Great Eastern, Prudential. This is not a ranking or a recommendation.
Where can I find official information on health cover in Malaysia?
Ministry of Health Malaysia: https://www.moh.gov.my