Complex issues must be tackled before Sarawak can manage autonomy in health, says Deputy Premier


Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian (third left) greeting visitors at the Chinese New Year open house at Dewan Masyarakat in Kuching. - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: Issues related to funding, manpower and equipment must be resolved before Sarawak can take administrative autonomy over health matters, says Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian.

The Sarawak Deputy Premier said these issues were complex and must be discussed in detail by all stakeholders.

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