How To Get Mental Health Services in Malaysia from Government Hospitals

Steps to Apply

1. Head to your nearest clinic/government clinic/Klinik Kesihatan Malaysia to obtain a referral letter from the doctor for psychiatric evaluation. This would require you to explain everything to your doctor. Just a brief explanation will do as they will not be the final doctor providing you with treatment.
2. Bring the letter (we recommend making a copy for keeps) to the Department of Psychiatry of the hospital. There, they will process your letter and give you an appointment.

First Time Visits

1. Head over to the clinic again for a psychiatric evaluation. There is a charge of RM30 for referral letters from private clinics and RM5 for those from government clinics. Subsequent visits cost RM5.
2. You will be evaluated by a psychiatrist or Medical Officer, who will determine the severity of your case and if you require medication. They will also refer you for counseling and psychological services if necessary.
3. Basic treatment may include conversing about your issues and even some simple tips such as breathing exercises. Don’t worry about speaking about your problems as the doctors are friendly and understanding.

Tips for visiting Kuala Lumpur General Hospital (HKL) specifically

1. Head to Level 4 of the Kompleks Pakar & Rawatan Harian.
2. We recommend using Waze to drive to the Klinik Pakar Hospital as driving there is tricky with the massive grounds of the hospital being rather hard to navigate.
3. Parking is also usually full so you might want to Grab there instead or use public transport as its near to the gate nearby the monorail.

• If you would like to keep the fact that you are seeking therapy from your employers, it would be better to apply for annual leave as the standard M.C. slip from the hospital has a stamp that shows that it is from the psychiatry clinic.
• Government hospitals are hard to reach by phone so it’s better to make sure you choose an appointment date you’re sure of.