Kuala Lumpur - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there any particular health concerns? What is the quality of available medical care? What medical conditions typically require medical evacuation?
Medical care is surprisingly good. - May 2022
Medical care is fine. You can get most things treated here. If you want higher level care, you can travel down to Singapore. - Aug 2018
Local medical care is excellent, the hospitals have English-speaking specialists and all of the equipment and facilities you would expect in a major American city. Malaysia is quickly becoming a medical tourism destinations. The sir is generally clean here, but every few years a significant haze may come through so those with respiratory conditions may choose to wear a mask or stay in doors if that happens. Tropical diseases like Zika and Dengue are present, and cases of Dengue have occurred among embassy personnel. Apartment buildings are regularly fumigated against mosquitoes, but it's always smart to wear insect repellent if you'll be outside in the evening, or when traveling to forested areas outside of the city. - May 2018
In the nine months I've lived here, there have only been a few days of haze, but I've heard it can get really bad. I know that the International School of KL has air purifiers. They monitor readings and limit/end outdoor activities if the levels are too high. Medical care is decent with two good hospitals in the center of the city. Embassies will send people to Singapore if necessary for treatment beyond what is available here. - Apr 2017
This is a big third world city in southeast Asia, so there is the normal range of intestinal and mosquito-borne illnesses to worry about. Medical care is quite good and not prohibitively expensive. - May 2016
Private hospitals are very good but very expensive; government healthcare is not so good. - Aug 2013
A large disparity in the available specialist, facilities, services, cost, etc. But Glenneagles and Prince Court in KL are probably top notch. The KL government hospital can be utilized, with all the available services and specialists, but over-taxed with those from the local community. - Aug 2011
So far, I have been unimpressed in my interactions with local hospitals. Quality international hospitals are available, however. - Mar 2011
Dengue fever is around. We have a small MED unit. There are 2 expat friendly hospitals to choose from. Serious things may involve a medivac to Singapore. - May 2009
Excellent medical care. Prince Court is a first rate hospital and GlenEagles is nice too. Relatively cheap. - Mar 2009
Pediatrics supplies, even in private hosiptals are not adequte. Local nurses are substandard. Doctors are usually trained in the UK, US, or continental Europe. I'd be wary of locally trained doctors without international training. If it is serious and you can make the trip go to Singapore where the medical care is MUCH higher. - Jul 2008
Quality of medical care is excellent. People come here from other countries to obtain it. There are good doctors, specialists and surgeons. Nursing care is very poor however and the Embasssy will send anyone needing major nursing care after thier procedure to Singapore. - May 2008
