KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 19 -- The Health Ministry (MOH) said it has not terminated its RM98.3 million contract for the supply of fabric for nurses' uniforms, despite complaints last year that the material provided was of poor quality and likened to burial shrouds.

In a Parliamentary written reply, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the contract remains in effect until the end of this year and the supplier is still required to replace any substandard fabric delivered to hospitals and health facilities.

"The Contract for the Supply of Uniform Fabric for various schemes of service in the MOH remains in force until 31 December, 2025.

"Under the contract, the company is required to replace fabric supplied to Responsibility Centres u...