Think tank renews call for health and social insurance, removal of sugar subsidies
The Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy has renewed its call, ahead of the tabling of the 2026 budget, for a national health and social insurance scheme to provide funding for both health and aged care.
Galen CEO Azrul Khalib said adopting scheme rates similar to Social Security Organisation contributions (1.75% employer, 0.5% employee) would raise at least RM6 billion annually.
“It could provide a means to improve treatment and care options, expand human resource options, and be a critical resource during times of crisis.
“A portion of the funds collected could ensure that aged care is properly funded and sustained,” he said in a statement today.
Azrul also called for the complete removal of all sugar subsidies and the removal of sugar from the schedule of controlled…
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