Malaysia ranks No.3 globally in terms of ‘best, most affordable’ healthcare

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KUCHING: Malaysia has been listed as one of the countries that provide the best and most affordable healthcare in the world.

InternationalLiving.com, in its Annual Global Retirement Index 2014, placed Malaysia in third position, after France and Uruguay.

“Medical expertise here (Malaysia) is equal to or better than in most western countries,” InternationalLiving.com stated in its report.

The report added that although foreigners did not have access to the public healthcare system in Malaysia, the low cost of healthcare and range of health-insurance options made it easy for them to pay for healthcare.

“Annual premium for private health insurance varies. It depends on your age, health and pre-existing conditions and deductibles.

“A generally healthy person in his mid-50s, for example, can expect to pay from US$400 and US$1,000 a year, depending on his chosen plan. International health insurance is also available and covers you when you travel throughout Asia.”

International Living’s Annual global Retirement Index 2014 ranks the top retirement havens in the world across the most important categories for retirees.

“In the health category, we consider where on each country you can get care comparable in the US. As well as the hard numbers (everything from price of a hip replacement, eye surgery and a dental crown), we interview expats to get the ‘ground truth’ on the local health system.”

Established over 30 years ago, International Living, whether in print or virtual, helps readers to discover places and then help them to take advantage of the opportunities the places offer – opportunities to improve their lives, lower their cost of living, and invest in profitable return.

Besides the Annual Global Retirement Index, InternationalLiving.com also provides information on subjects such as the best places to retire, the world’s healthiest places to live, world’s best climate, the best places to start a business and the world’s best real estate markets.