Doctors' strike: MMA submits notice to police for May 6 rally
Police have received a notice from the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) on their plan to hold a protest against the drug price display law this Tuesday.
According to Putrajaya district police chief Aidi Sham Mohamed, they will study and process the notice according to the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012.
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