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Healthcare professionals, caregivers & patients of Malaysia, profiled by Frequent Research.

Know them as healthcare professionals.

  • CapitalKuala Lumpur
  • CurrencyMalaysian ringgit (MYR)
  • LanguagesMalay
Explore the panel Get the panel book 27,819healthcare members3healthcare panelsRMMalaysian ringgit
  • GenderFemales60.4% · 1,651
  • Age30-4957.1% · 1,561
  • Ethnicity / Population BackgroundMalay55% · 1,504
  • State / Federal Territory DistributionSelangor23% · 629
  • Annual Personal Income (gross, MYR)Middle Income · RM 55,000 – RM 74,99917.3% · 473
  • Annual Household Income (gross, MYR)Middle Household Income · RM 100,000 – RM 129,99916.3% · 446
  • Occupation ProfileFull-Time Healthcare Professional / Employee30.9% · 845
  • Hospital / Healthcare Facility TypeGovernment / Public Hospital24.1% · 659
  • Education / Professional QualificationNursing / Midwifery Qualification (Diploma / Degree in Nursing)26.9% · 735
  • Primary Role of ExpertiseNursing & Midwifery25.2% · 689
  • Healthcare managementDepartment Manager (Radiology, Pathology, etc.)9.4% · 257
  • Medical doctors & physiciansFamily Physician / General Practitioner16.7% · 457
  • SurgeonsGeneral Surgeon9.8% · 268
  • Dental professionalsGeneral Dentist39.6% · 1,083
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Healthcare professionalsDoctors, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, allied, admin, health IT and AI professionals.2,734profiled professionals · 62 tablesOpen CaregiversFamily, home and professional caregivers sharing the day-to-day reality of care.10,326profiled caregivers · 37 tablesOpen PatientsPeople living with health conditions, profiled with consent.14,759profiled patients · 54 tablesOpen
  • 2,734profiled professionals
  • 62profile tables
  • 5chapters
  • 23%in Selangor

Panel demographics

4 tables: Gender, Age, Ethnicity / Population Background and more.

Gender

2 groups
  • 39.6%1,083 Males
  • 60.4%1,651 Females

Largest group: Females at 60.4%

Age

4 groups
18.8%51418-29 57.1%1,56130-49 20.9%57150-64 3.2%8765+

Largest group: 30-49 at 57.1%

Ethnicity / Population Background

5 groups
  • Malay55%1,504
  • Chinese22%601
  • Indian12%328
  • Other Bumiputera (Sabah & Sarawak)8%219
  • Other ethnic groups / minorities3%82

Largest group: Malay at 55%

State / Federal Territory Distribution

16 groups
  • Selangor23%629
  • Johor11.5%314
  • Kuala Lumpur (FT)8.7%238
  • Sabah8.1%221
  • Sarawak7.6%208
  • Perak7.4%202
  • Kedah6.6%180
  • Pulau Pinang6.2%170
  • Pahang4.6%126
  • Kelantan4.3%118
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Largest group: Selangor at 23%

Income distribution

2 tables: Annual Personal Income (gross, MYR), Annual Household Income (gross, MYR).

Annual Personal Income (gross, MYR)

16 groups
8.4%230Very Low Income · Below RM 29,000 13.7%375Lower Income · RM 29,000 – RM 42,999 12.2%334Lower-Middle Income · RM 43,000 – RM 54,999 17.3%473Middle Income · RM 55,000 – RM 74,999 11%301Upper-Middle Income · RM 75,000 – RM 89,999 14.9%407Middle Affluent Income · RM 90,000 – RM 119,999 8.2%224Mass Affluent Income · RM 120,000 – RM 149,999 6.8%186Affluent Income · RM 150,000 – RM 209,999 2.9%79High Affluent Income · RM 210,000 – RM 289,999 1.5%41Lower High-Income · RM 290,000 – RM 419,999 1%27Mid High-Income · RM 420,000 – RM 599,999 0.6%16Upper High-Income · RM 600,000 – RM 849,999 0.5%14Ultra High-Income · RM 850,000 – RM 1,199,999 0.4%11Elite / Exceptional High-Income · RM 1,200,000 – RM 1,699,999 0.3%8Exceptional Upper-Tail Income · RM 1,700,000 – RM 2,199,999 0.3%8Top Income Tier · RM 2,200,000 and above

Largest group: Middle Income · RM 55,000 – RM 74,999 at 17.3%

Annual Household Income (gross, MYR)

15 groups
7.8%213Very Low Household Income · Below RM 50,000 14.3%391Lower Household Income · RM 50,000 – RM 74,999 15.8%432Lower-Middle Household Income · RM 75,000 – RM 99,999 16.3%446Middle Household Income · RM 100,000 – RM 129,999 12.2%334Upper-Middle Household Income · RM 130,000 – RM 159,999 12.6%344Middle Affluent Household Income · RM 160,000 – RM 209,999 9.2%252Mass Affluent Household Income · RM 210,000 – RM 279,999 5.4%148Affluent Household Income · RM 280,000 – RM 389,999 2.1%57High Affluent Household Income · RM 390,000 – RM 549,999 1.5%41Lower High-Income Household · RM 550,000 – RM 799,999 1%27Mid High-Income Household · RM 800,000 – RM 1,099,999 0.6%16Upper High-Income Household · RM 1,100,000 – RM 1,599,999 0.5%14Ultra High-Income Household · RM 1,600,000 – RM 2,199,999 0.4%11Very High-Income Household · RM 2,200,000 – RM 3,499,999 0.3%8Elite Household Income · RM 3,500,000 and above

Largest group: Middle Household Income · RM 100,000 – RM 129,999 at 16.3%

Professional profile

4 tables: Occupation Profile, Hospital / Healthcare Facility Type, Education / Professional Qualification and more.

Occupation Profile

11 groups
  • Full-Time Healthcare Professional / Employee30.9%845
  • Government / Public-Sector Healthcare Professional29.8%815
  • Private Practice / Self-Employed Healthcare Professional9.5%260
  • Healthcare Professional in Training / Residency / Internship7.5%205
  • Contract / Temporary Healthcare Professional (incl. Locum / Agency)5.3%145
  • Healthcare Administrator / Management Professional4%109
  • Healthcare Academic / Teaching Professional3.1%85
  • Healthcare Professional in Pharma / MedTech / HealthTech2.7%74
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Largest group: Full-Time Healthcare Professional / Employee at 30.9%

Hospital / Healthcare Facility Type

10 groups
  • Government / Public Hospital24.1%659
  • General / Multispecialty Hospital22.9%626
  • Private Clinic / Physician Practice8.8%241
  • Community / District / Regional Hospital8.7%238
  • Klinik Kesihatan / GP Clinic8.4%230
  • Private / Corporate Hospital7%191
  • Teaching / Academic / University Hospital6.3%172
  • Specialty Hospital5%137
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Largest group: Government / Public Hospital at 24.1%

Education / Professional Qualification

10 groups
  • Medical Degree — General Medicine (MBBS / MD (MMC-registered))15%410
  • Medical Postgraduate / Specialist Qualification (Master of Medicine / Parallel Pathway)16.3%446
  • Nursing / Midwifery Qualification (Diploma / Degree in Nursing)26.9%735
  • Pharmacy Qualification (BPharm)6.8%186
  • Dental Qualification (BDS)5%137
  • Allied Health / Healthcare Sciences (physiotherapy, radiography, biomedical laboratory science, OT, etc.)12.7%347
  • Traditional / Complementary / Alternative Medicine (where recognised)2.7%74
  • Public Health / Healthcare Management / Health Sciences (MPH, MHA, MSc)6.4%175
  • Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent)1.1%30
  • Other Recognised Healthcare Qualification (midwifery, paramedic, care assistance, etc.)7.1%194

Largest group: Nursing / Midwifery Qualification (Diploma / Degree in Nursing) at 26.9%

Primary Role of Expertise

11 groups
  • Nursing & Midwifery25.2%689
  • Medical Doctors & Physicians17.8%487
  • Allied Health Professionals9.4%257
  • Surgeons7.6%208
  • Pharmacy Professionals6.4%175
  • Admin Professionals6.4%175
  • Laboratory & Diagnostic Professionals6.3%172
  • Healthcare Management6%164
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Largest group: Nursing & Midwifery at 25.2%

Role-wise job title / specialisation distribution

11 tables: Healthcare management, Medical doctors & physicians, Surgeons and more.

Healthcare management

  • Department Manager (Radiology, Pathology, etc.)9.4%257
  • Director of Patient Care Services6.2%170
  • Director of Hospital Administration5.6%153
  • Director of Clinical Operations5.5%150
All 31 titles

Medical doctors & physicians

  • Family Physician / General Practitioner16.7%457
  • Psychiatrist / Psychology & Mental Health Specialist6.5%178
  • Radiologist5.9%161
  • Anaesthesiologist5.8%159
All 29 titles

Surgeons

  • General Surgeon9.8%268
  • Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgeon9.5%260
  • Consultant / Senior Surgeon8.3%227
  • Surgical Resident / Trainee7.3%200
All 33 titles

Dental professionals

  • General Dentist39.6%1,083
  • Orthodontist9.2%252
  • Paediatric Dentist / Pedodontist7.5%205
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon7.3%200
All 12 titles

Nursing & midwifery

  • Surgical / Theatre Nurse7.7%211
  • Emergency / Critical Care Nurse7%191
  • Primary Care / Family & Community Nurse6.5%178
  • Geriatric / Elderly Care Nurse6.3%172
All 36 titles

Pharmacy professionals

  • Clinical Pharmacist18.3%500
  • Clinical Staff / Hospital Pharmacist8.3%227
  • Senior Clinical Pharmacist6.5%178
  • Clinical Pharmacy Specialist5.1%139
All 24 titles

Laboratory & diagnostic professionals

  • Laboratory Technician9.1%249
  • Medical / Biomedical Laboratory Scientist8.6%235
  • Laboratory Assistant6%164
  • Medical Laboratory Technologist5.9%161
All 38 titles

Allied health professionals

  • Physiotherapist / Physical Therapist13.2%361
  • Paramedic6%164
  • Healthcare Assistant / Nursing Assistant5.7%156
  • Radiographer (Diagnostic & Therapeutic)5.4%148
All 46 titles

Health IT

  • IT Support Technician (Health IT)8.3%227
  • EHR / EMR Specialist / Manager7.2%197
  • Medical Coder / Clinical Coder (ICD-10 / DRG)6.8%186
  • Health Information Technician6.4%175
All 27 titles

Admin professionals

  • Administrative Assistant – Healthcare5.6%153
  • Healthcare Operations Manager4.2%115
  • Practice Manager4.2%115
  • Administrative Officer4.1%112
All 42 titles

Support staff (ancillary)

  • Receptionist – Hospital / Clinic7.6%208
  • Administrative Clerk4.7%128
  • Medical Secretary3.6%98
  • Patient Transporter3.6%98
All 60 titles

AI department & job title profile

41 tables: AI Department Distribution (share of AI-engaged healthcare panel), Clinical AI, Medical Imaging AI and more.

AI Department Distribution (share of AI-engaged healthcare panel)

40 groups
  • Medical Imaging AI4.5%123
  • Healthcare Data Science4%109
  • Machine Learning3.7%101
  • Health Informatics3.7%101
  • Clinical AI3.6%98
  • Predictive Analytics3.3%90
  • Deep Learning3.2%87
  • Computer Vision3.1%85
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Largest group: Medical Imaging AI at 4.5%

40 detailed tables

Clinical AI

  • Clinical AI Engineer21.4%585
  • Clinical AI Specialist20.7%566
  • Healthcare AI Specialist16.2%443
  • Clinical AI Scientist14.6%399
All 7 titles

Medical Imaging AI

  • Medical Imaging AI Engineer18.9%517
  • Computer Vision Engineer16.7%457
  • Medical Image Processing Engineer16%437
  • Medical Imaging AI Specialist13.8%377
All 7 titles

Clinical Decision Support AI

  • Clinical Informatics Specialist19.5%533
  • Clinical AI Engineer18%492
  • Clinical Decision Support Specialist17.9%489
  • Clinical AI Specialist17.9%489
All 7 titles

Predictive Analytics

  • Predictive Modeling Specialist19%519
  • Predictive Analytics Specialist17.2%470
  • Healthcare Data Scientist16.7%457
  • Clinical Data Scientist16.2%443
All 7 titles

Machine Learning

  • Applied Machine Learning Engineer20.6%563
  • MLOps Engineer19.1%522
  • AI Engineer18%492
  • Machine Learning Engineer16.3%446
All 7 titles

Deep Learning

  • Neural Network Engineer20.3%555
  • Deep Learning Engineer19.3%528
  • AI Engineer16.3%446
  • Machine Learning Scientist14%383
All 7 titles

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

  • NLP Engineer19.2%525
  • Healthcare NLP Engineer18.4%503
  • NLP Developer16%437
  • Clinical NLP Specialist14.2%388
All 7 titles

Generative AI

  • Generative AI Engineer23.1%632
  • Generative AI Specialist22.1%604
  • Generative AI Scientist18.6%509
  • AI Researcher10.8%295
All 7 titles

Large Language Models (LLMs)

  • Healthcare LLM Engineer22.5%615
  • LLM Engineer17.5%478
  • Prompt Engineer17.2%470
  • LLM Developer16.8%459
All 7 titles

Computer Vision

  • Computer Vision Engineer19.2%525
  • Medical Vision AI Engineer15.1%413
  • Image Processing Engineer14.7%402
  • Computer Vision Developer14.1%385
All 7 titles

AI Diagnostics

  • AI Diagnostics Specialist18.7%511
  • Diagnostic AI Engineer18%492
  • Healthcare AI Specialist16.3%446
  • Clinical Data Scientist15.7%429
All 7 titles

AI-Assisted Surgery

  • Digital Surgery Specialist16.7%457
  • Surgical AI Specialist16.2%443
  • Medical Robotics Engineer15.9%435
  • Surgical AI Engineer15.4%421
All 7 titles
Show all 40 tables

Profile distributions are modelled estimates for planning and feasibility, built from public demographic and market patterns. They are not a count of individual panel members; feasibility for your exact audience is confirmed for each project.

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