KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18): The government will explore a healthcare scheme that aims to create a national health financing scheme, according to the Mid-term Review of the 11th Malaysia Plan 2016-2020.

"This scheme will provide assistance for primary care treatment for the B40 households to ensure comprehensive health coverage," said the review, without providing a timeline.

This is part of the Malaysia National Health Policy (MNHP) which will be introduced to set the direction of the Malaysian healthcare sector, the review said.

"The MNHP will focus on population health as well as sustainability of the healthcare system and healthcare industry.

"In this regard, the MNHP aims to facilitate collaboration among the Government, the rakyat and organisations to develop the healthcare sector," it added.