What specific medical bill amount delayed the burial?

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The burial of a stillborn infant was delayed due to an unpaid medical bill of RM2,480.

The infant's remains were held by a private hospital in Klang for 16 days because the parents were unable to settle the outstanding medical charges. The hospital eventually relented, allowing for the burial to proceed after the prolonged delay.
Hospital's Explanation for the Delay

Hospital Bersalin Razif stated that the infant's remains could not be released until the medical bill for the delivery was paid. The mother had arrived at the hospital without prior antenatal checkups and subsequently could not settle the RM2,480 bill. Despite offering free meals and counselling, the hospital was unable to contact the parents' next-of-kin.
Father's Account and Dispute

Safwan Roshdy, the father, acknowledged his inability to pay the medical bill but insisted that the infant's remains should have been released for burial even if the mother could not be discharged. He also confirmed that his wife had not undergone antenatal checkups and lacked the standard "pink book" health record. The family is planning legal action against the hospital.
Intervention by Volunteer Group

The issue gained public attention after a hearse driver from a Muslim volunteer funeral charity, Unit Khas Van Jenazah, highlighted the situation. He posted a livestream detailing the funeral rites for the stillborn, named Muhammad Adham Mikail, and described the difficulties in managing the remains which had been in the hospital mortuary for over two weeks.
Ongoing Investigation

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan confirmed that an investigation into the case is underway. The police are currently examining whether any criminal elements are involved in the hospital's actions regarding the detention of the stillborn's remains.

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