BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has consented to the revised health service charge policy, especially for permanent residents who do not have citizenship status (stateless).
With the changes, stateless permanent resident are only required to pay a registration fee of BND1 (US$0.74) as compared to BND3 (US$2.22) previously. Any consultation, treatment including treatment for stroke, cardiovascular and cancer as well as health services charges are aligned with the Ministry of Health’s payment scheme for citizens of Brunei.
The ministry advised those seeking treatment to bring documents such as personal identification cards or passports to facilitate any transactions.
The update is expected to ensure that Brunei citizens and stateless permanent residents receive appropriate health care. This is in line with the commitment of His Majesty’s Government in providing quality, inclusive and accessible health services to all layers of society. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
