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Daily Express
08-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Express
Sabah docs back protest
Published on: Thursday, May 08, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 08, 2025 By: David Thien Text Size: GP doctors protesting in Putrajaya on Tuesday. Kota Kinabalu: Some private medical practitioners here threw in their support for fellow GPs who took time off to stage a protest for the first time, Tuesday, against gazetting the drug price display order under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011 (Act 723). Association of Private Practitioners Sabah (APPS) President Dr Devadas Ramankutty was among those who signed the petition. The ruling that came into effect May 1, put them in the same class of product retailers and expose them to checks by Domestic Trade and Cost enforcement officers. 'While the medical associations fully support the principle of transparency in medicine pricing, we strongly object to how the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering (Price Marking for Drug) Order 2025 is being enforced on private clinics under Act 723 without consultation and engagement with the affected medical fraternity, especially GPs,' 11 medical groups said in a joint memorandum submitted to the Prime Minister's Office. Some of the placards compared the price of fish (RM16/kg) and chicken (RM10.30) to the 'priceless' value of getting cured of illness, as well as the 80 per cent rise in the price of a packet of nasi lemak since 2011 compared to GPs' consultation fees that have stagnated for 33 years at a maximum RM35. Subscribe or LOG IN to access this article. Support Independant Journalism Subscribe to Daily Express Malaysia Access to DE E-Paper Access to DE E-Paper Exclusive News Exclusive News Invites to special events Invites to special events Giveaways & Rewards 1-Year Most Popular (Income Tax Deductible) Explore Plans Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
04-05-2025
- Health
- Borneo Post
Compliance with medicine price display order satisfactory, says Health Minister
Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad PUTRAJAYA (May 4): Compliance with the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering (Price Marking for Drug) Order 2025, which came into effect on May 1, has been satisfactory, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He reiterated that private healthcare facilities and pharmacies will not face fines or compounds during the initial three-month period if they fail to display medicine prices, as the Health Ministry is currently focusing on the education aspect. 'The three-month grace period is intended to give all quarters time to better understand the requirements and how to properly implement the price display measures. 'During visits to three pharmacies and private clinics yesterday, I was shown various methods being used, including via QR (quick response) codes,' he said at a media briefing session on the Lung Health Initiatives Malaysia 2025-2030 here today. Dzulkefly expressed hope that all private healthcare facilities would work together with the ministry to ensure the successful implementation of the order. 'I believe everyone will eventually be on board. We will also engage with general practitioners to assist with compliance,' he said. Under the order, all private healthcare facilities and community pharmacies must clearly display the prices of medicines sold, either on shelves, in catalogues or in written price lists. Regarding the ban on vape product sales in Terengganu, Dzulkefly welcomed the move, saying that the ministry would continue to strengthen the enforcement and regulation of electronic cigarettes and vape products under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024. The media previously reported that the Terengganu government will enforce the statewide ban on vape product sales starting Aug 1. State Local Government, Housing and Health Committee chairman Datuk Wan Sukairi Wan Abdullah said the move is a proactive step to curb the sale and use of vape products, which pose health risks, especially to the younger generation. – Bernama display Health Ministry medicine order price
Malay Mail
04-05-2025
- Health
- Malay Mail
Compliance with medicine price display order satisfactory, says health minister
PUTRAJAYA, May 4 — Compliance with the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering (Price Marking for Drug) Order 2025, which came into effect on May 1, has been satisfactory, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He reiterated that private healthcare facilities and pharmacies will not face fines or compounds during the initial three-month period if they fail to display medicine prices, as the Health Ministry is currently focusing on the education aspect. 'The three-month grace period is intended to give all quarters time to better understand the requirements and how to properly implement the price display measures. 'During visits to three pharmacies and private clinics yesterday, I was shown various methods being used, including via QR (quick response) codes,' he said at a media briefing session on the Lung Health Initiatives Malaysia 2025-2030 here today. Dzulkefly expressed hope that all private healthcare facilities would work together with the ministry to ensure the successful implementation of the order. 'I believe everyone will eventually be on board. We will also engage with general practitioners to assist with compliance,' he said. Under the order, all private healthcare facilities and community pharmacies must clearly display the prices of medicines sold, either on shelves, in catalogues or in written price lists. Regarding the ban on vape product sales in Terengganu, Dzulkefly welcomed the move, saying that the ministry would continue to strengthen the enforcement and regulation of electronic cigarettes and vape products under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024. The media previously reported that the Terengganu government will enforce the statewide ban on vape product sales starting Aug 1. State Local Government, Housing and Health Committee chairman Datuk Wan Sukairi Wan Abdullah said the move is a proactive step to curb the sale and use of vape products, which pose health risks, especially to the younger generation. — Bernama
The Star
04-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
Compliance with medicine price display order satisfactory, says Dzulkefly
PUTRAJAYA: Compliance with the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering (Price Marking for Drug) Order 2025, which came into effect on May 1, has been satisfactory, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He reiterated that private healthcare facilities and pharmacies will not face fines or compounds during the initial three-month period if they fail to display medicine prices, as the Health Ministry is currently focusing on the education aspect. "The three-month grace period is intended to give all quarters time to better understand the requirements and how to properly implement the price display measures. "During visits to three pharmacies and private clinics yesterday, I was shown various methods being used, including via QR (quick response) codes,' he said at a media briefing session on the Lung Health Initiatives Malaysia 2025-2030 here on Sunday (May 4). Dzulkefly expressed hope that all private healthcare facilities would work together with the ministry to ensure the successful implementation of the order. "I believe everyone will eventually be on board. We will also engage with general practitioners to assist with compliance,' he said. Under the order, all private healthcare facilities and community pharmacies must clearly display the prices of medicines sold, either on shelves, in catalogues or in written price lists. Regarding the ban on vape product sales in Terengganu, Dzulkefly welcomed the move, saying that the ministry would continue to strengthen the enforcement and regulation of electronic cigarettes and vape products under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024. The media previously reported that the Terengganu government will enforce the statewide ban on vape product sales starting Aug 1. State Local Government, Housing and Health Committee chairman Datuk Wan Sukairi Wan Abdullah said the move is a proactive step to curb the sale and use of vape products, which pose health risks, especially to the younger generation. - Bernama
The Sun
04-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Compliance with medicine price display order satisfactory
PUTRAJAYA: Compliance with the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering (Price Marking for Drug) Order 2025, which came into effect on May 1, has been satisfactory, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He reiterated that private healthcare facilities and pharmacies will not face fines or compounds during the initial three-month period if they fail to display medicine prices, as the Health Ministry is currently focusing on the education aspect. 'The three-month grace period is intended to give all quarters time to better understand the requirements and how to properly implement the price display measures. 'During visits to three pharmacies and private clinics yesterday, I was shown various methods being used, including via QR (quick response) codes,' he said at a media briefing session on the Lung Health Initiatives Malaysia 2025-2030 here today. Dzulkefly expressed hope that all private healthcare facilities would work together with the ministry to ensure the successful implementation of the order. 'I believe everyone will eventually be on board. We will also engage with general practitioners to assist with compliance,' he said. Under the order, all private healthcare facilities and community pharmacies must clearly display the prices of medicines sold, either on shelves, in catalogues or in written price lists. Regarding the ban on vape product sales in Terengganu, Dzulkefly welcomed the move, saying that the ministry would continue to strengthen the enforcement and regulation of electronic cigarettes and vape products under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024. The media previously reported that the Terengganu government will enforce the statewide ban on vape product sales starting Aug 1. State Local Government, Housing and Health Committee chairman Datuk Wan Sukairi Wan Abdullah said the move is a proactive step to curb the sale and use of vape products, which pose health risks, especially to the younger generation.
