USD6 bn allocated for healthcare boost in Malaysia
21-Oct-16, The Malay Mail Online
A total MYR25 bn (USD6 bn) has been allocated by the government in the 2017 Budget to boost the health of the people and the quality of healthcare in the country.
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Prime Minister Seri Najib Tun Razak said the allocation for the Health Ministry was for numerous programmes, including building and upgrading of new hospitals and clinics in Perlis, Kuching, Mukah, Jempol, Muar and Johor Bahru.
“A total MYR536 mn has been allocated for upgrading of hospital facilities.
“This includes provision of cardiology treatment equipment for Serdang Hospital, Penang Hospital and Sultanah Aminah Hospital in Johor Bahru and the purchase of 100 ambulances,” he said.