KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 3 -- The Health Ministry (MOH) will begin issuing compound fines to private healthcare facilities that fail to comply with medicine price display regulations starting October 1.

In a statement today, the ministry said the current educational enforcement phase will continue until September 30, involving inspection visits and advocacy sessions. Premises that remain non-compliant may receive reminder notices.

"However, beginning October 1, 2025, compounds may be issued for repeated offences.

"Full enforcement will commence on January 1, 2026," the ministry said.

The price display initiative was rolled out on May 1 at private healthcare facilities and community pharmacies, under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering (...