Dr Mah advocates for regulatory body to oversee private hospital fees


  • Letters
  • Friday, 02 May 2025

Support for regulating private hospital charges on supplies & services

WE strongly support the urgent call for a regulatory body to oversee and standardise charges imposed by private hospitals for supplies and services. Alarming examples—such as RM43.35 for an ice bag or RM18.80 for baby wipes—highlight the extent of unchecked profiteering that is placing an unfair burden on patients.

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