Raising the bar for public healthcare


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PETALING JAYA: It’s not only flights that have “premium economy” now, as government hospitals will soon offer “premium economy services” for a fee through the Rakan KKM programme.

The Health Ministry’s new programme will first roll out in five hospitals to test the waters: Will Malaysians pay a little more for increased convenience and comfort?

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