Pantai expects 4% rise in cost

KUALA LUMPUR: Pantai Holdings Bhd, which has a network of nine hospitals and the largest operating subsidiary of IHH Healthcare Bhd, said the projected increase in operation cost, of between 2% and 4% come April 1 with the implementation of the goods and services tax (GST), would be absorbed by the hospital.

Patients, however, will still be charged the standard rated tax of 6% on consultation fees.