PHFSA 1998
Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 1998 — the primary law regulating private hospitals in Malaysia.
The Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 1998 (Act 586) is the primary legislation governing private hospital and clinic operations in Malaysia. It requires private hospitals to obtain and maintain operating licences from MOH, maintain patient medical records for a minimum of 7 years, follow MOH-prescribed standards of care, and report specific clinical events to MOH. MOVO-X's data retention configuration defaults to 7-year retention for all patient records in compliance with PHFSA 1998.
Malaysian Context
PHFSA 1998 amendments in 2006 and 2012 expanded MOH licensing requirements. Non-compliance risks licence suspension. MOVO-X maintains an auditable compliance record for each facility.
Related Terms
Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH / KKM)
The federal government ministry responsible for healthcare policy, regulation, and public hospitals.
PDPA 2010
Personal Data Protection Act 2010 — Malaysia's primary data privacy law governing all healthcare data.
Data Retention — 7 Years
PHFSA 1998 requirement to retain patient medical records for a minimum of 7 years.
Hospital Swasta
Bahasa Malaysia term for private hospital, regulated under PHFSA 1998.
Use MOVO-X for PHFSA 1998
MOVO-X is Malaysia's leading platform for phfsa 1998 in hospitals and clinics. PDPA 2010 compliant, PHFSA 1998 compliant, MyKad NFC ready.