An enforcement team led by health inspector Dr Koo Jian Wei sealed off the premises after finding that it was not a registered clinic in a two-hour raid yesterday.
The clinic had displayed on its front glass panel that it provided medical services such as health screening, vaccinations, immunisation, pregnancy tests, wellness treatments, alternative medicine and even minor surgery.
The closure was done under Section 4(1) of the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 1998, which specifies that no one can run a private medical clinic unless it is registered with the Health Ministry.
The team also seized equipment and medical supplies from the clinic.
When contacted, Penang Health director Datuk Dr Zailan Adnan said the raid was conducted following complaints and tip-offs from the public.
Under Section 91 of the same act, the seal will be removed if the licence or certificate of registration of the clinic can be produced within 21 days.
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