BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Foreign permanent residents and the foreign spouses of Brunei citizens must now pay for their own medical treatment following a major policy shift by the Ministry of Health (MoH) that came into effect on July 1.
The policy change will end free healthcare for thousands in Brunei, requiring them to secure personal health insurance for medical costs previously shouldered by the government.
The new regulations do not apply to stateless permanent residents, who will continue to receive free healthcare similar to Brunei citizens.
Responding to public concern and to provide clarification, the health ministry held a press conference on Thursday, led by Health Minister Dato Dr Hj Mohd Isham Hj Jaafar and Home Affairs Minister Dato Hj Ahmaddin Hj Abd Rahman.
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