Private GPs to Hold Peaceful Protest Against Price Display Rule on Tuesday
In a move to express their dissatisfaction, private general practitioners (GPs) in Malaysia will be holding a peaceful march on May 6 to protest against the implementation of the price display rule and the stagnant consultation fees that have remained unchanged for decades. The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has confirmed that the protest rally will proceed as planned, with the aim of bringing attention to the plight of private GPs who are struggling to cope with the increasing costs of running their clinics. With the price display rule set to take effect, many private GPs are worried that it will lead to a loss of income and ultimately affect the quality of healthcare services provided to patients. The protest is expected to highlight the need for a review of the consultation fees and the price display rule, with popular keywords such as healthcare reform, medical pricing, and doctor-patient relationships being brought to the forefront. The MMA hopes that the peaceful protest will bring about a positive change and benefit the healthcare industry as a whole.