Tag: nurses
Malaysia faces critical shortage of nurses
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has admitted that the country is facing a critical shortage of nurses. In view of this, Minister of Health, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, said MOH is taking steps to address it, including increasing the […]
JPA gives final extension for 45-hour work week for nurses
The public services department (JPA) has given the health ministry a two-month extension for the implementation of the 45-hour work week for ward nurses. In a letter to the ministry’s secretary-general yesterday, JPA said the new date would be Aug […]
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid lauds nurses as selfless frontliners
Nurses are the dedicated frontliners who remain constantly prepared, regardless of time or circumstance, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. In conjunction with International Nurses Day 2025 today, Ahmad Zahid, who is also the rural and […]
Keep 42-hour work week for nurses, govt urged
Four unions, including three medical groups, have urged the government to maintain the current 42-hour work week for nurses and abandon plans to increase it to 45 hours. In a statement, the Malayan Nurses Union, Sabah Medical Services Union, Sarawak […]
Calls for more hiring of Indonesian nurses
Indonesia hopes that Malaysia will consider hiring its nurses to cater for the growing number of admissions among foreign patients in Johor, says Indonesian consul-general in Johor Baru, Sigit Suryantoro Widiyanto. He said Johor was now a preferred destination among […]
Foreign nurses not perfect solution
While a proposal to bring in foreign nurses may seem like a viable solution, it will be far better if the country can hold on to local nurses, say industry players. With the Health Ministry projecting a critical shortage of […]
Health Ministry demands more than 43,000 nurses for new hospital projects
With more hospital projects planned, the Health Ministry needs over 43,000 nurses to serve the government. “Based on our projection for this year, we need 43,243 nurses to help with the healthcare delivery system,” said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman […]
Health ministry urged to maintain 42-hour workweek for healthcare workers
The Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Public Service Department (PSD) have been recommended to maintain the 42-hour workweek for healthcare staff. The Chairman of the Parliamentary Special Select Committee on Health, Suhaizan Kaiat, stated that the decision followed engagement […]
Entry requirements for nursing diploma eased to address severe shortage
Admission requirements for the diploma in nursing programme for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) graduates have been lowered from five credits to three to tackle the shortage of nurses. In an Utusan Malaysia report, health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad verified a circular […]
Public-Private Collab Sought on Malaysia’s Looming Nursing Shortage
Malaysia’s Health Minister, Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad, warns of a looming 60% shortage of nurses by 2030. He advocates for a joint effort between public and private sectors to tackle this issue. Dr. Ahmad emphasizes the significance of nurses in healthcare […]
