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Higher bills for patients with guarantee letters: detailed study needed to understand why

Deputy finance minister Lim Hui Ying confirms what private hospital group previously denied, says treatment charges not transparent and requires further study for solutions

Public urges govt to regulate private healthcare costs, insurance hikes

Calls for stricter oversight as patients recount overcharging, unnecessary procedures, and medical negligence in private hospitals

PAC needs public testimonies on high insurance premiums, private hospital charges for ‘indisputable’ report

Committee urges support for moves to reform the healthcare and insurance sectors

PAC urges high turnout for public hearing on rising insurance premiums, private hospital costs

Bipartisan committee will include public views in its report to Parliament, concerned that sign-ups for session in Penang this Friday still low

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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

Bangsar bars warn of 20% price hike as new alcohol tax looms

Bar owners say the upcoming 10% excise duty under Budget 2026 could squeeze margins, drive drinkers to cheaper alternatives, and push small operators to the brink

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