Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) president Dr Kalwinder Singh Khaira said the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) should have considered a gradual increase in its fees.

This is especially important considering UMMC’s status as the only public hospital offering comprehensive healthcare services in Petaling Jaya, he told Malaysiakini.

“The nearest Health Ministry hospitals are in Shah Alam, Selayang...