Hospital Kepala Batas has set up the new Hospital Medan to cope with the rising numbers of ICU patients since May 2021. They are currently in urgent need of medical equipment.
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Listed below are the items needed:
| Equipment | Quantity | Price per Unit (RM) | Total Price (RM) |
| Wall Mounted High Pressure Vacuum Regulator with Standard Apparatus | 10 | 860.00 | 8,600.00 |
| Medical Air Purifier | 6 | 6,000.00 | 36,000.00 |
| Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR) | 10 | 8,000.00 | 80,000.00 |
Total: RM 124, 600.00
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