KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will hold public hearing sessions regarding the increase in health Insurance and takaful premiums, private hospital...
PAC said the first session would be held at AC Marriott Hotel, Bukit Jambul, Penang, from 9am to noon on February 14, while the second session is scheduled to take place at the Banquet Hall, Main Block of the Malaysian Parliament in the federal capital from 9am to noon on February 21. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidonas a first-time user .
It said the first session would be held at AC Marriott Hotel, Bukit Jambul, Penang, from 9 am to noon on Feb 14, while the second session is scheduled to take place at the Banquet Hall, Main Block of the Malaysian Parliament in the federal capital from 9 am to noon on Feb 21. It added that the PAC welcomed the interim measure taken by the government and Bank Negara Malaysia in capping insurance premium increases, however, it emphasised the need for a long-term solution.
The statement also said that the PAC would conduct closed-door proceedings under Standing Order 85 of the Standing Orders of the Dewan Rakyat, summoning key stakeholders, including relevant ministries, government departments, and agencies, after the public hearing.
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