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The Star
03-08-2025
- Health
- The Star
Health Ministry ordered to refine proposal to review private GP fees, Dewan Rakyat told
PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry has been instructed to fine-tune its proposal to review consultation fees for private general practitioners (GPs) and to continue discussions with stakeholders, as per the Dewan Rakyat. In a parliamentary written reply dated July 31, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad stated that the Cabinet had been presented with a review of consultation fees for private GPs. "However, the Health Ministry was directed to refine its proposal and continue engagement sessions with stakeholders and interested parties," he said. Dr Dzulkefly noted that consultation fees for private GPs fall under the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 1998 (Act 586). He was responding to Tan Kar Hing (PH-Gopeng), who inquired whether the medicine price display rule would consider the realities faced by private medical practitioners. Tan also asked if the Health Ministry would consider a more balanced approach beyond the Price Control Act, and whether it could review the consultation fees for private GPs, which have remained unchanged since 1992. On March 13, Dr Dzulkefly announced that revised consultation fees for GPs would be disclosed before May 1. On June 9, he mentioned that a review of consultation fees had been raised with a task force chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Medical Practitioners Coalition Association of Malaysia (MPCAM) has proposed increasing private GP fees to between RM50 and RM80. MPCAM highlighted that GP consultation fees have remained at RM10 to RM35 for over three decades since 1992.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bill could cut Oklahoma's mandatory grocery, gas tax
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – A bill to repeal a 76-year-old law in Oklahoma will be heard on Tuesday in the House Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Committee. The Price Control Act was enacted into law in 1949 and added a 6% markup to goods and essential items, like gasoline, groceries, pet food, and medications. Oklahoma is one of only seven states to have the tax, and the second highest percentage among states who still implement a similar markup tax. 'Most other states have moved away from this mandatory markup,' said Sen. Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville. 'I believe it's time for us to do the same.' Daniels is the author of Senate Bill 638, which would eliminate the markup. It has easily passed through the Senate side at the Capitol. Some lawmakers did question if the bill would allow for more competitive prices or simply hurt the little guy. Senator Steve Bashore, R-Miami, has co-sponsored the bill on the House side. Bill proposes criminal charges for violating service animal rules 'This doesn't eliminate the tax, but it gives businesses an option,' said Bashore. 'Businesses can still mark their prices up if they want to.' Jim Randall is the chairman of the Oklahoma State Council on Aging. 'Oklahomans as a whole spend roughly $14,310 annually on groceries in that is an extra 6% that instead of being allowed to be in the competitive marketplace, is an imposition,' said Randall. He said people on a fixed income will benefit most from the change.'For every bit of extra dollars they have to spend on this, that puts them in a position to where they may have to compromise,' said Randall. 'Whether or not they go pick up a prescription, whether they go to a doctor or whether they have other services that are necessary and vital to their health.' The bill will be heard during the House committee at the Capitol on Tuesday at 3 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Express Tribune
15-02-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Govt cracks down on hoarding, price gouging
KARACHI: The Sindh government has launched a crackdown on hoarding and illegal profiteering in the metropolitan city, issuing notices to 45 warehouse owners allegedly involved in the stockpiling of sugar, rice, and other essential commodities. The crackdown was led by Special Assistant to the CM Ghani Hanguro for price and supply. The team visited Kachhi Galli Market and several warehouses storing essential goods. During the inspection, notices were issued to the 45 warehouse owners caught hoarding food items. These warehouses were primarily used for storing sugar, rice, and other basic items. Hanguro warned that legal action would be taken against hoarders, including the sealing of their premises and the arrest of the owners. Next week, a meeting has been scheduled with the Association of Spices, Sugar, Rice, and Commodities to discuss the registration of over 500 godowns and warehouses. Apart from addressing the hoarding issue, Hanguro's team ensured that the prices of fruits, vegetables, and chicken in the market adhered to official rates. During the visit, a case was also filed against a shopkeeper found making illegal profits, under the Price Control Act.
