News report states that Sime Darby, a huge Malaysian company, is interested in taking over Malaysia's number 1 heart hospital, the National Heart Institute, which is currently owned by the Ministry of Finance.
Once this happens, the National Heart Institute will then be the privileged only the rich can afford, just like Sime Darby's other medical center, the Subang Medical Center where the clientele is only the rich.
Reports say that the proposal was objected by officials from the Ministry of Health who know that once this happens, the poor and underprivileged will be neglected. This has happened many times before and this deal is no exception. Malaysian corporations, especially those helmed by "fat" politicians, are notoriously known for being selfish
"They do not agree to this sale unless there is a safety net for the poor and the underprivileged," the newspaper quoted a source as saying.
The Finance Ministry is happy to offload the hospital as its main consideration is revenue, not the well being of the Malaysian citizens.
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