Dr Wee: Extra allocation for MOH may still fall short


THE Health Ministry’s allocation under Budget 2026 may be insufficient to meet rising medical costs and expanding manpower needs, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (pic).

During the winding-up speech for the Health Ministry for Budget 2026 by Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, Dr Wee (BN-­Ayer Hitam) said the increase in the ministry’s budget was from RM45.7bil for this year to RM46.5bil in 2026.

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