Taxation, public finances and healthcare funding

11 Nov 2026

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Speakers:

Prof Jomo KS, former assistant secretary-general in the UN’s Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2005-2012)
Prof Sharifah Ezat Wan Puteh, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Dr Jeyakumar Devaraj, chairperson, Parti Sosialis Malaysia
Dr Azraai Bahari Nasruddin, endocrinologist and health sector advisor

Moderator: Dr Chan Chee Khoon

Co-moderator: Manvir Victor

This forum provides a critical discussion on taxation, public finances and healthcare funding in Malaysia. The panel addresses the “elephant in the room”: the chronic underfunding of public healthcare, particularly in the context of rising insurance premiums and national budget constraints

Organised by: Citizens’ Health Initiative, Citra UKM and Vital Signs

Source: Fakulti Perubatan UKM / YouTube

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