Tag: medical officers
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 […]
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 […]
Around 600 medical officers apply to transfer out of East Malaysia
Around 600 medical officers currently stationed in Sabah and Sarawak have applied to transfer out from those states, says deputy health minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni. Lukanisman said this has presented the health ministry with further difficulties to ensure public health […]
Cabinet memorandum ready to tackle healthcare staffing shortages
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has prepared briefing notes and a memorandum to be presented to the Cabinet to address the shortage of personnel in the national healthcare sector, said its minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the […]
