Upset DAP chief attacks ‘irresponsible’ banks
KUCHING: Opposition chief Chong Chieng Jen is taking up a new cause – he is going after the banks. In a statement on Sunday (May 29) he vented his frustrations on the banking institution, claiming it was unfair of banks to be not accountable for losses suffered by depositors. “Of late, there are many reports […]
State to reimburse 26 local councils
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will reimburse 26 local authorities for the loss of revenues for the 2016 to 2019 period. Minister of Local Government and Housing Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said he was grateful to note that in the passing of the Supplementary Supply (2020) Bill, 2020, the state had granted a fund to […]
Consider reimbursing patients for Covid-19 testing
KUALA LUMPUR: The insurance industry should consider reimbursing patients for Covid-19 testing, particularly for those admitted for treatment and procedures at private hospitals. Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM) president Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh said currently insurance companies refused to provide reimbursement for Covid-19 testing if the admission is not related to the pandemic. “Hospitals and doctors are worried that if this […]
PDP termination reduces reimbursement cost
KUCHING: The Project Delivery Partner (PDP) agreement for the Pan Borneo Highway Project was terminated not only because of the high payment for consultation fee but also reimbursement cost of 2.5 times, said Pakatan Harapan (PH) Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen. He stated that under the PDP agreement, for every ringgit PDP spent to implement […]
