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The article from Sin Chew Daily discusses the ongoing issue of overcrowding in Malaysian public hospitals, particularly highlighted by the situation at Hospital Sultanah Aminah in Johor Bahru. It reports that patients are often forced to wait for extended periods, sometimes up to 12 hours, due to a lack of available beds and staff shortages. The article mentions that this problem is not isolated to Johor but is a widespread issue across Malaysia, exacerbated by an aging population, increasing chronic diseases, and insufficient healthcare infrastructure development. It also touches on the government's efforts to address these challenges, including plans to increase the number of healthcare workers and improve hospital facilities, though these measures are still in progress and not yet sufficient to meet the current demand. The piece concludes by emphasizing the need for systemic changes and better resource allocation to alleviate the strain on public healthcare services.

Read the Full sinchew Article at:
[ https://www.sinchew.com.my/news/20250113/mysinchew/6217801 ]