Niaga Spotlight: Is Malaysia ready for Digital Health?
Malaysia is going digital — but can healthcare keep pace if access isn’t equal? More than 54% of Malaysian adults live with at least one major non-communicable disease, making continuity of care beyond clinics critical. As health apps and AI tools expand, their impact depends on something bigger: devices, connectivity, trust, and digital readiness. Tehmina Kaoosji speaks to Dr Ezam Mat Ali, CEO & Founder of MedPlanner, a homegrown digital health innovation company, on why digital health only works when the wider digital ecosystem works — and what gaps still need fixing to ensure no one is left behind.