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PETALING JAYA: A 14.4% rise is “more appropriate” than the rate proposed by the Malaysian Medical Association, according to the Health Ministry.

Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the quantum was based on the consumer price index of healthcare for the period 2002 to 2010 and decided after consulting various ministries and stakeholders.

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