Kuala Lampur, Feb. 28 -- We hear it all the time. Artificial intelligence is going to make healthcare faster, smarter and more modern. In Malaysia, this is already happening. AI helps shorten waiting times. It helps doctors to read information, supports telemedicine and making decisions in hospitals. On the surface, this sounds like great news. And in many ways, it is.

But here is the uncomfortable question we need to ask: faster for who?

If AI only makes healthcare faster for people who already have good access, then it is not really fixing the system. It is just making a good system better for some, while others are left even further behind. The real promise of AI in healthcare is not just speed. It is fairness. It is about making sur...