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Dr. Jeremiah Blasts Health Ministry Over Clinic Pricing Policy

5/2/2025

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Dr. James Jeremiah slammed Malaysia's Ministry of Health for enforcing a price display policy on private clinics without prior consultation, labeling it as state-sanctioned exploitation. Concurrently, Bank Negara raised alarms over the soaring costs in private hospitals, advocating for transparency. Cheah Tuck Wing joined the call, pushing for capped charges and greater access to affordable generic medications.

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Story summary

Dr. James Jeremiah slammed Malaysia's Ministry of Health for enforcing a price display policy on private clinics without prior consultation, labeling it as state-sanctioned exploitation. Concurrently, Bank Negara raised alarms over the soaring costs in private hospitals, advocating for transparency. Cheah Tuck Wing joined the call, pushing for capped charges and greater access to affordable generic medications.