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Day: May 18, 2017

Our high medicine prices are killing patients

Control astronomical prices of medicines now Expenditure on medicines comprise a large share of total health expenditure. The Ministry of Health (MOH) expenditure on medicines has been steadily increasing from RM1.61 billion in 2010; to RM1.76 billion in 2011; RM1.98 billion in 2012 and RM2.2 billion in 2013. This was an increase of 36.5% in the span of 3 years. Medicines expenditure will only...
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SAM URGES LOGGING IN BUKIT PERANGIN IS STOPPED

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) urges the Kedah government to take immediate action to stop logging activities in Bukit Perangin, district of Kubang Pasu  because it threatens the environment and affects the lives of residents living near the area. In addition to polluting the river water which is used by more than 400 villagers for their daily use, paddy farmers in the area were also affected....
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