He said health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad would look into the matter and bring it to the attention of the Cabinet.

“We have seen for ourselves how the third class ward is a bit hot and crowded, and the minister (Dzulkefly) will bring it to the attention of the Cabinet of ministers so that we can expedite what is necessary.

“Of course, the minister (Dzulkefly) and the director (of HKL) also listen to the other urgent problems that the ministry and the government focus on to ensure that the infrastructure facilities are good,” he said when met by reporters after visiting patients at HKL’s third class medical ward here today.

Also present were his wife Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Dzulkefly and HKL director Dr Rohana Johan.

Anwar said he had been calling for a comprehensive study, including on the method of procurement for medication so that it follows cost-effective procedures.

“Whether the medicines are fully used, there should be no wastage, and the priority is that we need to focus on HKL because of the quantity involved.

“… but we also have to focus on the clinic in Kapit, the clinic in Manek Urai for example, so this is seen as a whole by the ministry and when we make a decision, we know the education and health ministries get the largest allocations in our country,” he said.

Anwar also congratulated HKL for its performance which has received world-class recognition, expressing hope that it would be an encouragement for all parties to enhance their efforts, charity and service.