MINISTER FOR HEALTH MR ONG YE KUNG TO ATTEND 2ND EU-ASEAN BUSINESS COUNCIL HEALTH SUMMIT IN KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

Minister for Health, Mr Ong Ye Kung, will attend the second EU-ASEAN Business Council Health Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 27 May 2025.

2.             The EU-ASEAN Business Council Health Summit provides a platform to discuss the rising healthcare challenges in the region, including the changing demographics of an ageing population across ASEAN member states.

3.             The theme of this year’s Summit focuses on sustainable healthcare financing and how it can help address regional challenges and improvements to healthcare systems. The Summit will also discuss the future of preventive care, building resilient healthcare systems, and ASEAN’s roadmap for a resilient and equitable healthcare future beyond 2025.

4.             Expected attendees include Health Ministers and senior officials from ASEAN member states, representatives from the European Commission, and the Chairman and members of the EU-ASEAN Business Council

5.             Ahead of the EU-ASEAN Business Council Health Summit, Mr Ong will also meet Malaysia Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad and visit health institutions. He will be accompanied by senior officials from the Ministry of Health.