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Malaysia's Public Accounts Committee has identified unregulated non-professional charges at private hospitals as the primary culprit behind surging health insurance premiums, rather than doctors' fees which have been capped since 2013.
Malaysia's Housing and Local Government Ministry will conduct a comprehensive review of its Certificate of Completion and Compliance system, aiming to streamline approvals, reduce bureaucracy, and support sustainable urban development through digital integration.
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has proposed institutionalizing media retreat sessions at future HAWANA celebrations, positioning them as structured forums for the industry to submit policy recommendations and address sustainability challenges.