KUCHING (Oct 28): Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian has questioned whether Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen understands the financial and operational realities behind his proposal for the Sarawak government to establish state-owned private hospitals that charge public hospital rates for Sarawakians. He said such an idea may seem appealing but in reality, [...]
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