Malaysia's Private Hospitals Seek Delay on Foreigner Healthcare Tax

Malaysian Private Hospitals Urge Government to Postpone SST Tax on Foreigner Healthcare Services Kuala Lumpur, June 11, 2025 – The Private Hospitals Association of Malaysia (APHM) has issued an urgent appeal to the Ministry of Finance, requesting a postponement of the upcoming 6% Sales and Services Tax (SST) on healthcare services for foreigners. The tax is scheduled to take effect on July 1st, 2025. "The short timeframe provided is causing significant concern," said a representative from APHM in a statement. "We need more time to adapt our billing systems and administrative processes to comply with the new regulations." The APHM has already submitted a formal request to the Ministry of Finance outlining these concerns. The APHM highlights the potential for disruptions to patient care if the tax is implemented as planned. They argue that a postponement would ensure a smoother transition and prevent any negative impact on the quality of healthcare services. The Ministry of Finance has yet to respond to APHM's request, but their recent announcement of SST tax relief for several sectors, including education and rental services, suggests a potential for compromise. The APHM hopes that the Ministry will consider their concerns and provide a more realistic timeline for implementing the tax on healthcare services for foreigners.