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Insurance associations refute allegation of member companies receiving 'cut' from hospitals
They viewed such an unfounded allegation by the hospitals with serious concern.
Tue Aug 15 2017
![Stop playing up issue of increased hospital charges, spreading false info - Hilmi Stop playing up issue of increased hospital charges, spreading false info - Hilmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/41459436289_HospitalWard.jpg)
Stop playing up issue of increased hospital charges, spreading false info - Hilmi
The Health Ministry wants irresponsible quarters to stop playing up the issue of increased hospital treatment charges and spreading false information on the matter.
Sun Feb 12 2017
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Increase in ward charges will not have huge impact - Dr Hilmi
The Health Ministry today clarified that the charges for Second Class wards at the general hospitals are only being increased by 25 percent, not 50 percent.
Thu Nov 17 2016
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No charges for third class ward patients treated at second class
Government hospitals will not charge third class ward patients who have to seek treatment in the second class ward due to lack of beds.
Wed Nov 16 2016
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Public hospital charge hike is apt - Dr Subramaniam
The Health Ministry today confirmed there would be a rise in medical charges at government hospitals as reported in a local daily.
Mon Nov 14 2016