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The characteristics of the Malaysian healthcare sector
| Characteristics | Public | Private | Non-MOH | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | 141 | 214 | 8 | 363 |
| Beds | 39,728 | 14,033 | 3,708 | 57,469 |
| Doctors | 28,949 | 11,697 | 6,270 | 46,916 |
| Nurses | 56,503 | 26,653 | 6,011 | 89,167 |
| Community nurses | 23,971 | 267 | 181 | 24,419 |
| Dental nurses | 2,706 | - | 87 | 2,793 |
Source: according to the data obtained from the official website of MOH Malaysia as accessed on 31 January 2015 (http://www.moh.gov.my/english.php/pages/view/405).
