When ambulances hinder instead of helping those in need


PETALING JAYA: The normal reaction in a medical emergency would be to call an ambulance, but there are some who are reluctant to do so.

A retiree and heart patient, who only wanted to be known as Shah, 65, said his family had a bad experience when calling for an ambulance six years ago.

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