KK ambulatory care centre fined RM55,000 for operating without licence
by Suraini Andokong · Borneo Post OnlineKOTA KINABALU (March 16): The Sessions Court here has fined a private ambulatory care centre RM55,000 for providing services without a licence two years ago.
Judge Marlina Ibrahim imposed the sentence on Healing Heart PLT after one of its directors pleaded guilty to a charge under Section 3 (c) of the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 1998 (Act 586), punishable under Section 5 (1) (b) of the same Act.
The indictment provides for a fine of up to RM500,000, upon conviction.
The offence was committed at KK Times Square Off Coastal Highway on June 12, 2024.
The facts of the case stated that during a raid, three staff were on duty and one patient was on treatment.
Several items such as documents, equipment, and machines were seized during the raid.
Ministry of Health prosecuting officers Anis Nadia Ahmad Lathpi and Dr Sirena Anne Maiks appeared for the prosecution while the centre was represented by counsel Martin Tommy.