Malaysia leads 2026 global healthcare index while security council addresses cyber threats

A 2026 healthcare quality index study conducted by Ipsos across 32 countries shows Malaysia ranking first with 72 percent. Singapore and India tied for second place with 68 percent each. Other top performers include Vietnam in fourth place and Australia in fifth. In India, the study highlighted high scores for ease of booking doctor appointments at 73 percent and pharmacy accessibility at 81 percent, though 74 percent of respondents noted that treatment costs remain a burden.

Separately, Malaysia's National Security Council has issued a warning regarding social media claims about cyberattacks targeting the country. The council stated that the national cyber threat level remains moderate and urged the public not to believe unverified live threat maps circulating online. While Bank Rakyat temporarily disabled its website following a defacement attempt, officials from the Ministry of Communications and Bank Negara Malaysia have indicated that financial institutions remain secure and that cybersecurity agencies are continuously monitoring critical information infrastructure.