doctor brain drain Archives

24 November 2025

Letter

Government Can’t Stop Doctor Migration With Bilateral Agreements — Very Tired KKM Doctor

A doctor in KKM says bilateral deals with countries won't stop doctors from leaving Malaysia. Doctor retention requires structural reform: fair pay, a clear and respected career pathway, humane workloads, safe staffing levels, and leadership that listens.

18 September 2025

Malaysia

Fix Local Push Factors To Retain Doctors: MMA

MMA dismisses an ex-minister's proposal for Singapore to pay compensation for poaching Malaysian doctors, saying push factors at home outweigh the pull abroad. On-call allowance hike can't be deferred. "Malaysia cannot afford to continue losing doctors."

4 June 2025

Letter

The Dilemma Of Retaining Specialists And Subspecialties Service In MOH — Dr Nagarajan T. Vellasamy

Dr Nagarajan T. Vellasamy calls for government hospitals to provide the latest medical tech, as the current generation of doctors wants to treat patients based on the latest advancements. Introducing social insurance can help finance public health care.

26 February 2025

Letter

When MOH Flies Too Close To The Sun, How Long Before The System Burns Down? — Six Concerned Specialists In MOH

Six concerned specialists in MOH say current policies reflect a significant lack of insight into the deficiencies of our health care system. "Health workers are the lifeblood of this system," they say, calling for fair wages and decent working conditions.

10 February 2025

Letter

Specialists Face Huge Pay Cut Under New Gazettement Policy — Medical Officer

Under a new specialist gazettement policy, an MO says the gazettement period will be extended from 6 to 18 months. During this provisional period, a newly certified specialist will allegedly be paid like a junior doctor. Backdated salary claims abolished.

6 February 2025

Letter

Malaysian Health Care System: A Collapse In Denial? — Medical Officer

A medical officer says comparing Malaysia's public health care system to the UK's NHS "reflects a dangerous level of denial and a refusal to address the systemic problems that are pushing the health care system to the brink of collapse."

6 February 2025

Letter

Bullying In Malaysian Health Care: A Shadow Pandemic — Dr Lone Ranger

A psychiatrist, who's now working in UK's NHS, says bullying drove her to the brink when she was HO/ MO in MOH hospitals. "I lived on the 21st floor of a high-rise; it was only the thought of my rescue cat that kept me from making a devastating decision."

20 January 2025

Letter

Systematic Neglect And Bullying Of Doctors By The Health Ministry — Dr Tachdjian

A specialist demands the resignations of Health Minister Dr Dzul, Health DG Radzi, and MOH's top leadership over the WBB debacle. "Whatever justification given for this impractical policy, doctors are unhappy. More will choose to leave government service."

7 January 2025

Letter

Why Doctors Are Leaving KKM — Dr Sean Thum

Dr Sean Thum, citing anecdotal testimonies, explains why doctors are leaving KKM. Key issues include rigid bureaucratic systems, mismanagement and lack of respect, contract system, overwork, cultural and structural issues, and lack of career progression.

24 December 2024

Letter

Malaysia’s Doctor Shortage: Causes And Solutions: Part 2 — Dr Sean Thum

Dr Sean Thum calls for the establishment of a Health Services Commission, describing it as a potential game-changer. "This approach would free health care workers from the constraints of civil service bureaucracy and address their unique challenges."

Tag: doctor brain drain

Government Can’t Stop Doctor Migration With Bilateral Agreements — Very Tired KKM Doctor

Fix Local Push Factors To Retain Doctors: MMA

The Dilemma Of Retaining Specialists And Subspecialties Service In MOH — Dr Nagarajan T. Vellasamy

When MOH Flies Too Close To The Sun, How Long Before The System Burns Down? — Six Concerned Specialists In MOH

Specialists Face Huge Pay Cut Under New Gazettement Policy — Medical Officer

Malaysian Health Care System: A Collapse In Denial? — Medical Officer

Bullying In Malaysian Health Care: A Shadow Pandemic — Dr Lone Ranger

Systematic Neglect And Bullying Of Doctors By The Health Ministry — Dr Tachdjian

Why Doctors Are Leaving KKM — Dr Sean Thum

Malaysia’s Doctor Shortage: Causes And Solutions: Part 2 — Dr Sean Thum

Bleak Future For Malaysia’s Health Assurance Industry — Dr Mohamed Rafick Khan

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Digital Ministry Opens RM87m Tender For MySejahtera App Maintenance Over Three Years