Gov or Private?

Hello, first time mom here @5wks. I've always thought to go gov hosp if i get preggy bcoz of the costs. But my hb fren recently said his fren went to TMC for childbirth and the cost is about the same (normal delivery without complications) as gov hosp. My first check up at kkh is next week and now I'm not sure whether to go gov or private. Any thoughts & advice? TIA