The survey, covering 13 public health facilities (PHCs), found poor physical accessibility, cumbersome registration processes, and illogical operating hours as major stumbling blocks for elderly perso...

LANGKAWI, June 28 (Bernama) — The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has allocated RM5.5 million for the procurement of a sea ambulance for Langkawi and its initial operating costs, with the service expected to commence early next year. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the initiative aimed to strengthen access to faster and more efficient emergency healthcare services, particularly for the Langkawi community and tourists. Amir Hamzah, who is also co-chairman of the Langkawi Development Authority (LADA), said the sea ambulance would be operated by Hospital Sultanah Maliha (HSM) here, with its primary role being the transfer of […]