Miscommunication behind dress code dispute at Penang hospital, says state health exco chief


By ANDY LO

GEORGE TOWN: A recent dispute between a senior citizen and security personnel over a hospital dress code violation at the Seberang Jaya Hospital was due to miscommunication, says Penang health committee chairman Daniel Gooi Zi Sen.

Expressing his regret over the matter, Gooi said further action would be taken to prevent such incidents from recurring to improve the hospital’s services.

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