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The expanded SST covers most healthy food groups: fish, seafood, beans and legumes, imported fruits, cereals, nuts, seeds, healthy cooking oils, dairy products and coconut water. Nicotine gum is also taxed, as well as cannabis “used primarily in pharmacy”. codeblue.galencentre.org/2025/06/sst-ex…



HLP bonds of RM350,000, RM500,000 or RM700,000 for 15 parallel pathway programmes exceed actual costs spent by the MOH on these scholarships for specialisation by between 47% (forensic) and 4,787% (ophthalmology). Actual costs include fees, allowances etc. codeblue.galencentre.org/2025/06/hlp-sc…






ePlacement for 2,248 MOs set for June 24. In a new system, MOs must pick 3 facilities, including a mandatory Sabah/Sarawak option. An algorithm will solely decide placements, free of human bias, based on weighted personal, health, family & career factors. codeblue.galencentre.org/2025/06/new-ep…






LIAM CEO Mark O’Dell says insurers are losing money on medical insurance despite overall profits, citing a post-Covid spike in claims. He admits past plan designs encouraged overuse and calls for reforms like co-payments and basic low-cost coverage. codeblue.galencentre.org/2025/06/liam-c…


Amid stagnant GP consultation fees, 6% SST is imposed on private health care for foreigners. MMA says compliance cost exceeds SST collected. Foreign patients visiting GP clinics are mostly low-wage workers in 3D jobs. “This isn’t reform; it’s regression.” codeblue.galencentre.org/2025/06/sst-pu…
