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Budget 2026: Healthcare Initiatives a Positive Step for the Sector

Dr Khor Swee Kheng, CEO, Angsana Health & Specialist in Public Policies

14-Oct-25 08:30

Budget 2026: Healthcare Initiatives a Positive Step for the Sector

The government’s 40% increase in doctors’ and dentists’ on-call allowances under Budget 2026 is long overdue, says Dr. Khor Swee Kheng, CEO of Angsana Health and Public Policy Specialist. He provides an in-depth analysis of the key healthcare initiatives introduced in the budget and their potential impact on the sector.

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Categories:  politics,  government,  health policy

Tags:  national health service fund,  healthcare,  budget 2026,  Belanjawan 2026,  medical staff,  health service,  Budget-2026-Mahsing, 


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