He said this following the revelation that the fee structure at the Health Ministry's public healthcare facilities would be reviewed and would be based on the patient's income level.
He also said current fees at public health facilities should be increased from RM1 and RM5, which was still a reasonable amount. To achieve this, Dr Zainal Ariffin said politicians, policy makers and the public should understand and comprehend the basic issues with the recommended strategies. Malaysian Medical Association president Dr Muruga Rajathurai said among the main concerns addressed in the document were healthcare sustainability and healthcare human resources planning.
"We are confident that its intention and purpose will be carried through even if there are changes in government in the future. He urged all MPs to support the White Paper and they were happy to have played a part in the Health White Paper Advisory Council.