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MMA wants RM50 minimum for GP consultation fees, says RM10 ‘not enough’

Association says two-decade-old rate makes private practice unsustainable and fails to reflect doctors’ true value

Rising medical costs, insurance premiums: PAC to continue proceedings from June 17-19

Witnesses include Bank Negara, Health Ministry, insurers and Medical Council 

Anwar calls for stronger ASEAN research ties to reduce medical costs

Prime Minister stressed that CRM should also work closely with local universities, particularly medical faculties, to ensure research efforts are impactful and serve the needs of the people

Govt to control private hospitals’ diagnosis-related groups, study other ways to keep costs reasonable: PM 

Measures include dismantling drug procurement monopolies, choosing generic medicines, and hospital-patient cost sharing models

Soaring insurance premiums could cripple public healthcare, experts warn

They urged the government to intervene on the expected 40 to 70% increase

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Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

InDrive faces termination for flouting guidelines

It is the second Russian e-hailing app after Maxim to face ban by Land Public Transport Agency

Apad confirms inDrive licence revoked effective July 24, but company can appeal

Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration

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