Most expatriates arriving in Malaysia have problems about their health care issues initially.
The problems arises because of the different health care provisions in their own home country compared to that here. Malaysian health care is relatively advanced, readily available and affordable - but a new expatriate would be well advised to understand the Malaysian health care delivery system. Unlike many other countries Malaysians can access General Practitioner, Specialists or even admit themselves to a private hospital without referrals provided they pay for these services themselves. Expatriates are however advised to firstly contact their respective Embassies or High Commissions to find out their medical care arrangements and if they do not have one, or prefer other options they should try and find a family physician to whom they can provide all data or medical records and consult them in the event of a medical problem. The family physician can refer the expatriates to a particular specialist or have him admitted to a hospital under the care of a specialist in a required field.