Tag: doctors
Malaysia faces shortage of oncologists, say Dzulkefly
Malaysia is currently facing a shortage of oncologists with only 184 doctors in the field serving nationwide, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the number is still not enough to meet the growing demand, hence the […]
MMC allows doctors can keep practising despite APC delays
The Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) has permitted doctors to continue practising while their 2026 Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) applications are processed. This follows a high volume of applications received at the end of last year, which has caused delays in […]
Govt to spend RM407mil a year on doctors on-call allowances
The government will spend about RM407 million a year to cover on-call allowances for medical and dental officers under the public healthcare system. Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said this was an annual increase of RM120 million from the RM287 million […]
Only three Malaysian doctors return to serve in public sector, says Dzulkefly
Only three out of 73 Malaysian medical specialists working abroad have returned to serve in Health Ministry (MOH) facilities between 2021 and 2025, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Wednesday. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the remaining […]
PSC: Appointment of doctors, nurses going smoothly
The Public Service Commission is conducting the appointment process of doctors and nurses in the public sector in stages and orderly manner. Its chairman, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Jailani Muhamed Yunus said the appointments were actually carried out earlier through […]
40% hike in on-call allowance for public health workers
The on-call allowance for healthcare workers has been raised by about 40%, with this initiative being implemented retrospectively effective Oct 1. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said some RM120 million would be spent on this annually, adding that this was the […]
3,850 contract doctors accept permanent posts, says Health Minister
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said 3,850 out of 4,352 Grade UD10 medical officers have accepted the government’s offer of permanent appointment. He said all who accepted will report for duty at Ministry of Health (MOH) facilities nationwide beginning […]
Japan faces alarming shortage of cancer surgeons by 2040 – report
Japan is heading toward a severe shortfall in gastrointestinal surgeons, raising concerns over the future of cancer care as the country’s population ages. A report by the Japanese Society of Gastroenterological Surgery, presented to the health ministry, projects that the […]
Dr Dzulkefly: 675 medical officers resigned last year
A total of 675 medical officers — both permanent and contract — resigned from public healthcare service in 2024, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad told the Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday. He said the figure represents 1.5 per cent […]
4 doctors groups criticise govt app for medicine prices
Four doctors’ associations have criticised the health ministry’s pilot project for a medicine price comparison app, describing it as an overregulation of private medical practitioners. The groups criticised the comparison of medicines to regular grocery items, saying its dispensation should […]
