A Malaysian man shares his astonishment at the low cost of his wife's hospital stay at Hospital Putrajaya.
After his wife was admitted for a 4-day, 3-night stay, she instructed him to settle the treatment bill and ward costs at the counter.
Wife aku warded 4 hari 3 malam dekat Hospital Putrajaya, March lalu. Sebelum aku ambil dia dekat ward, wife pesan untuk bayar bil rawatan dan kos ward dekat kaunter dulu. Aku risau dan berpeluh-peluh. Pergi ATM keluarkan duit RM400.
— illuminapi (@hanapimana) May 21, 2022
Sekali kena bayar RM17 aje. pic.twitter.com/N0vsU9sdhY
With a mix of worry and anticipation, he withdrew RM400 from the ATM, only to be pleasantly surprised when the total came to a mere RM17. He couldn't believe it, considering the length of her stay.
Curious about the quality of the meals, he asked his wife about the food. To his delight, she revealed that she received five meals a day, including a delicious chicken kurma dish.
Uih, bukan kaleng-kaleng.. aku tak puas hati "Nurse jaga macam mana?"
— illuminapi (@hanapimana) May 21, 2022
"Tiap jam datang jenguk, nak make sure kerap minum dan check urine.."
Aku pun tanya wife.
"Cuba teka berapa abang bayar bil sayang.."
"300 ada?..." Dia jawab.
"17 ringgit aje." aku kata.
Intrigued by the attentive care, he inquired about the nurses' dedication. She explained that they visited every hour, ensuring she stayed hydrated and monitoring her urine output.
Excited by his findings, he shared his experience with a colleague at the office, who confirmed that their own family's hospital visits were similarly affordable, often costing less than RM10.
Aku mulai dari saat tu, memang aku respect habis la dengan healthcare kita. Sebelum ni memang la pernah pergi KK dan bayar RM1 tiap kali pergi. Tu aku kira memang murah. Tapi ni warded, 4 hari 3 malam. Siap makan minum, ada nurse jaga dan pantau..
— illuminapi (@hanapimana) May 21, 2022
This newfound appreciation for Malaysia's healthcare system sparked a newfound respect for its services.
While he had previously visited a government clinic where he paid only RM1 per visit, he was now amazed by the affordability of a hospital stay, complete with attentive nurses and regular meals.
Reflecting on recent criticisms of healthcare professionals, he emphasized that delays and occasional inconveniences were minor compared to the value of accessible and affordable healthcare.
He encouraged those who could afford private hospitals to consider supporting the public healthcare system, which offered similar services at a fraction of the cost.
Even if one had to wait longer for treatment, it was worth it to avoid the hefty expenses charged elsewhere.
PENAFIAN: Thread ni tidak mengatakan kos semua jenis rawatan termasuk bersalin itu murah di Hospital Putrajaya. Seperti yang tertera pada resit, ianya hanya merangkumi kos penginapan wad (RM3/unit *mungkin per hari) dan kos Urine for feme(idk what is that) rm5.
— illuminapi (@hanapimana) May 22, 2022
He also clarified that his Twitter thread does not claim that all types of treatments, including childbirth, are inexpensive at Hospital Putrajaya. As stated on the receipt, it only covers the cost of ward accommodation (RM3 per unit, possibly per day) and the cost of Urine for feme (RM5, unsure of the specific meaning).
And this is just the experience both he and his wife had at Hospital Putrajaya. To summarize, his wife experienced dehydration and was admitted to the emergency ward at Hospital Putrajaya before being transferred to PBBR Presint 8. They paid the bill at the Hospital Putrajaya counter.
Based on several comments, it is said that Hospital Putrajaya is semi-government, and childbirth can be expensive. However, if you are a government employee, the costs may be different. He stated, "My wife and I are private-sector employees."
In conclusion, the man expressed gratitude for the existence of affordable healthcare in Malaysia, acknowledging that despite occasional dissatisfaction, it was a blessing to have accessible medical services that didn't drain one's finances.
He shared his story to remind others to appreciate the advantages of the country's healthcare system and to be grateful for the pockets it didn't empty.
