Commercial Interests Must Not Dictate Patient Care — MMA
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Malaysians pay their medical insurance premiums every month in good faith. Instead, a growing number are told that their chosen specialist has been removed from a panel or restricted from cashless admission. In emergencies, delays can put lives at risk.
From the original report
The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) is deeply troubled by the revelations raised during the Budget 2027 debate in the Dewan Rakyat last Tuesday.
About 190 specialist doctors in the private sector have reportedly lost their cashless facilities with insurance companies.
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- Oct 22, 2026
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- Oct 22, 2026
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