What we know and don't know about HSA fires

Alyaa AlhadjriPublished: Nov 1, 2016 2:59 AM | Updated: Nov 1, 2016 5:32 AM

The government has ordered a full investigation into the cause of the latest fires at Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA) in Johor Baru, which killed six people and injured 11 others.

However, there are still no guarantees that such a tragedy will not recur, or can be prevented.

More so with the latest round of cuts announced under Budget 2017, including on allocations to the Health Ministry.

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