New Minister Of Health Has A Large In-Tray

Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh, President, Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM)

14-Dec-23 07:45

New Minister Of Health Has A Large In-Tray

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Last Tuesday, former Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad was appointed as the Health Minister once again, taking over from Dr. Zaliha Mustafa. The Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim believes that his appointment would strengthen the ministry, which has been burdened with many issues. We ask Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh, President, Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia on the reforms that Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly needs to address concerns within the Ministry of Health.

Image credit: Free Malaysia Today

Produced by: Tun Hizami Hashim

Presented by: Philip See, Shazana Mokhtar, Anwar Mahbob

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Categories: government

Tags: geg apology, staff shortage, mrna booster, cabinet reshuffle, ministry of health, health minister datuk seri dr dzulkefly ahmad, Malaysian Health White Paper,

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