Malaysia is experiencing a shortage of common medicines across private clinics and pharmacies as a result of high demand and global supply chain issues. Dr. Koh Kar Chai, President, Malaysian Medical Association explains how the supply shortage could affect patient healthcare treatment if the situation is prolonged.

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Produced by: Shazana Mokhtar

Presented by: Philip See, Wong Shou Ning

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Categories:  economy,  government,  health policy

Tags:  medicine shortage,  drug security,  pharmaceutical companies,