KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) is stepping up short- and long-term measures to ease overcrowding and reduce patient waiting times at public healthcare... Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said sustained efforts were showing positive results, with nearly 72 per cent of major hospitals nationwide reporting average waiting times for beds of under eight hours as of June, compared with 55 per cent in the previous year.