Nabil Luqman

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Have you ever pondered the substantial costs of medical bills for us everyday Malaysians?
It's a common choice to opt for private hospitals when we fall ill, often drawn by perceived superior services. These facilities boast excellent doctors, aesthetically pleasing rooms, and expedited treatments, particularly for surgeries, without lengthy waiting lists. However, these luxuries come at a considerable expense.
Even with insurance, which may not cover all expenses, it's crucial to recognize that the Malaysian government provides some of the best healthcare services for its citizens. Despite undergoing surgeries or extended hospital stays, the medical bills remain surprisingly affordable, emphasizing the accessibility and quality of healthcare in Malaysia.
Read: <a href="https://myc.my/articles/3235/malaysian-commends-government-healthcare-pays-rm258-for-wifes-brain-surgery-and-3-week-admission">Malaysian Commends Government Healthcare: Pays RM258 For Wife's Brain Surgery And 3-Week Admission</a>
But that doesn&rsquo;t mean we should take advantage of our facilities, right?
Netizen Sells HIV Medicine From Govt Hospital Online
Social media erupted in controversy when a user on platform X asserted to have obtained High Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) medication, essential for HIV treatment, from a government hospital. Shockingly, the user attempted to sell it online, triggering a widespread backlash from netizens.
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For those unfamiliar, HAART medication is a controlled substance necessitating meticulous monitoring and administration under the guidance of a specialized healthcare professional well-versed in HIV treatment protocols.
The user, who has since deleted the tweet, claimed to sell the HIV medication due to purported complications arising from supply shortages. The individual also cited a personal desire to explore alternative treatments, drawing upon their own experiences.
Criticism Draws Around The Tweet
In light of the user's explanation, their actions have sparked significant criticism from online netizens, with many asserting that the user's conduct not only violates the law but also poses a potential threat to the health and rights of other patients genuinely in need of these essential medications.
Here&rsquo;s some of the comments:
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If you don&rsquo;t want to take the medications, please return back to the pharmacy. Not selling it! Those medications are greatly subsidised by the people&rsquo;s money! <a href="https://twitter.com/plhiv_my?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@plhiv_my</a> do the right thing! There are others who need that medications. Return it back to the pharmacy! <a href="https://t.co/VAhgFcNwEu">https://t.co/VAhgFcNwEu</a>
&mdash; The Irham Zin (@irhamzin1) <a href="https://twitter.com/irhamzin1/status/1751549296527409249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2024</a></blockquote>

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Jgn risau. Diorg tak da evidence I'm selling the drugs. No buyer. Transition not complete. Xda akad. Count skrg lama = count drugs skrg
&mdash; plhiv_my (@plhiv_my) <a href="https://twitter.com/plhiv_my/status/1751413722323755087?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2024</a></blockquote>

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bruh you know this is illegal....
&mdash; glxy (@golddig33r) <a href="https://twitter.com/golddig33r/status/1751569064202252639?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2024</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
2 ubat tu costly almost 9k if tkde subsidi kerajaan. If ada, FOC. Tapi ad sorg makhluk halus tu dia bodo dia pekat likat pergi jual ubat yg dah registered dgn ID dia.👍🏻
&mdash; iced matcha latte (@nshnsh__) <a href="https://twitter.com/nshnsh__/status/1751486583663198548?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2024</a></blockquote>

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kesian doktor yg susah payah prescribe ubag tu. tau2 pesakitnya menipu
&mdash; athrash (@atrash88) <a href="https://twitter.com/atrash88/status/1751497334587007349?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2024</a></blockquote>

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In the wake of the user's significant criticism, it's crucial for us, as Malaysians benefiting from free or subsidized medication, to be mindful not to exploit these resources for personal gain when we have no intention of using them. The demand for such medications is substantial among others, and it is our responsibility to act ethically.
Returning any unused medication to the appropriate pharmacy or hospital is the right course of action, ensuring that those who truly need it can access it. Let's hope that the user reconsiders their actions and chooses to act responsibly in the best interest of the broader community.
What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments. 
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*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media &amp; various cross-references for context.
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Return the medicine, it's essential for others. Do the right thing.

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Outrage Sparks After M’sian Man Tried To Sell Government-Acquired HIV Medication

Outrage Sparks After M’sian Man Tried To Sell Government-Acquired HIV Medication

Return the medicine, it's essential for others. Do the right thing.

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