No rush to increase fees, health minister assures no burden to poor

PARLIAMENT | Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa reassured that the government will not rush its proposal under the Health White Paper, which was passed today, to increase public healthcare fees based on patients’ income.

Zaliha, in her winding-up speech after nearly four hours of debates by 28 MPs, instead said any proposed increase will first be discussed with all stakeholders.

"Any changes to the fee structure...