Budget 2017: RM25bil for healthcare programmes


PETALING JAYA: A total of RM25bil has been allocated for healthcare programmes under Budget 2017, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.  

Speaking before the Dewan Rakyat on Friday, Najib said the funds would go towards the building of new hospitals and clinics in Perlis, Kuching, Mukah, Jempol, Muar and Johor Baru.   

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