Constant gastric pain and bloating, should I go government clinic or private GP in Malaysia and what to expect cost wise?

For recurring symptoms like yours over two weeks, do get it properly checked rather than self-medicating with Gaviscon forever, because burning after eating can be gastritis, acid reflux (GERD), or in some cases H. pylori infection which actually needs a specific antibiotic combo to clear. Cost-wise, a government klinik kesihatan charges just RM1 for citizens and can refer you to a hospital for a scope if needed, but expect to wait a few hours and possibly a long referral queue for the gastroscopy. A private GP visit runs about RM60 to RM120 including medication, much faster, and they can prescribe a PPI like omeprazole and test for H. pylori. My honest advice: start with a private GP to get quick relief and a proper assessment, and if they suspect something needing a scope, that's when the government hospital route makes sense to save on the expensive endoscopy. Meanwhile cut the mamak supper, teh tarik, and spicy stuff, shift work wrecking your meal timing is very likely the root cause.