Jul 4 2025, 12:10 PM
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SUNGAI BULOH, July 4 — The Health Ministry said it is aware of the high patient load at referral hospitals such as Sungai Buloh Hospital, following concerns that its doctors are overworked.
After it was highlighted that the hospital’s Orthopaedic Specialist Clinic had to see 300 patients on June 30, 2025, the ministry said the number had also included family members or caregivers.
“We understand the difficulties faced by patients and their families, especially concerning waiting times,” it posted on X yesterday.
“The Ministry of Health is aware of the high patient load at referral hospitals such as Sungai Buloh Hospital and continuous efforts are being made to improve patient flow.”
The ministry said that its review showed that 158 patients attended the clinic that day.
“This is a common practice in public healthcare facilities, particularly for elderly patients and children,” it said, referring to the presence of family members and caregivers.
It was responding to a social post with a photo of a notice for clinic staff, saying that merely three medical officers and one specialist were present to attend to 300 patients.
“The clinic was staffed by three specialists and three medical officers, in accordance with the existing schedule and capacity,” the ministry insisted, contradicting the clinic’s notice.
sos
Theres nothing free in life. Something gotta give. Gov run on a limited budget. You want a utopia in kkm singgek public healthcare? Be prepared to pay more in SST…. Probably 10 to 12% next year onwards:After it was highlighted that the hospital’s Orthopaedic Specialist Clinic had to see 300 patients on June 30, 2025, the ministry said the number had also included family members or caregivers.
“We understand the difficulties faced by patients and their families, especially concerning waiting times,” it posted on X yesterday.
“The Ministry of Health is aware of the high patient load at referral hospitals such as Sungai Buloh Hospital and continuous efforts are being made to improve patient flow.”
The ministry said that its review showed that 158 patients attended the clinic that day.
“This is a common practice in public healthcare facilities, particularly for elderly patients and children,” it said, referring to the presence of family members and caregivers.
It was responding to a social post with a photo of a notice for clinic staff, saying that merely three medical officers and one specialist were present to attend to 300 patients.
“The clinic was staffed by three specialists and three medical officers, in accordance with the existing schedule and capacity,” the ministry insisted, contradicting the clinic’s notice.
sos
Yes — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim explicitly linked the SST increase to funding public services like healthcare and education.
On June 20, 2025, while addressing Finance Ministry staff, Anwar explained that expanding the SST is a way to reclaim subsidies and redirect that money to schools and hospitals:
“What we’re doing now is removing those subsidies… Through this, we save RM4 billion. And what is that RM4 billion for? It goes to the schools and hospitals.” 
He further clarified that the move isn’t about penalising citizens but about broadening the tax base to support crucial services — including increased funding for the Ministry of Health — as part of broader fiscal reforms ().
So yes, Anwar did say that the SST expansion (raising service tax from 6% to 8%, along with a broader sales tax) is part of the government’s strategy to boost revenue to support the healthcare budget.
This post has been edited by max_cavalera: Jul 4 2025, 12:15 PM
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