PETALING JAYA, March 13 —The adjusted consultation fees for private general practitioners (GPs) will be announced before May 1, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said today.

According to Free Malaysia Today (FMT), the minister stated that he has obtained approval for an immediate review of the fees listed under Schedule 7 of the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 1998 (Act 586).

“This revision will ensure fair and reasonable consultation fees for private GPs,” he was quoted as saying at a press conference at the Parliament building today.