KUALA LUMPUR, June 3, 2026 (The Capital Post) – According to a statement shared by the Ministry of Health Malaysia (KKM), the ministry will intensify enforcement actions against healthcare services operating in unregistered or unlicensed premises following a growing number of public complaints and inquiries.
KKM said enforcement efforts under the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 1998 (Act 586) will continue to be strengthened through monitoring, investigations, intelligence gathering and coordinated operations with State Health Departments and relevant enforcement agencies.
The ministry revealed that more than 1,020 complaints related to healthcare services operating in unregistered or unlicensed premises have been received over the past five years, with the number increasing annually.
During the same period, authorities conducted 320 enforcement raids, resulting in 126 investigation papers being opened, 194 warning notices issued and 70 cases either currently undergoing or already brought before the courts.
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KKM reminded healthcare providers that all healthcare services must only be offered at premises registered or licensed under Act 586. Operating healthcare facilities without proper registration or licensing constitutes an offence under the law and may result in fines of up to RM500,000, imprisonment of up to six years, or both.
The ministry said integrated enforcement actions are being carried out in response to public complaints and urged members of the public as well as healthcare professionals to submit information through official channels to support further investigations.
KKM reiterated that patient safety, public welfare and the quality of healthcare services remain among the ministry’s highest priorities, stressing that all parties must play their role in ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. – The Capital Post
