Ahmad Zahid: Many foreign workers did not settle their medical fees


Home Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid chatting with Majlis Agama Islam negeri Perak advisor Datuk Syeikh Mohamah Nor Mansor (far left)and Perak Mufti Tan Sri Harussani Zakaria during the meets with Muftis Lainah Tasheh Al-Quran and KDN in Putrajaya.

PUTRAJAYA: Foreign workers owe public health institutions a staggering RM26mil in medical fees, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

He said many foreigners did not settle their medical bills at public hospitals. Due to this, the Govern­ment would review policies for insurance packages and medical coverage for such workers.

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