Tag: foreign nurses

21 September 2023

Addressing The Shortage Of Nurses In Malaysia – Harjit Kaur Ujagar Singh

MOH's decision to allow private hospitals to hire foreign nurses will provide some relief to our health care system, but it could raise health care costs. Offering foreign nurses competitive packages may also lead to pay disparities with local nurses.

18 September 2023

Malaysia

MOH Places 40% Cap On Foreign Nurses In Private Health Care Facilities

Dr Zaliha Mustafa says foreign trained nurses are capped at 40% in private health care facilities, following the 1-year exemption of post basic qualification. Hiring of foreign nurses must follow KDN conditions, including salary scale and contract period.

13 September 2023

Letter

Embracing Foreign Nurses Into Malaysia’s Health Care System – Norsalawati Ismail

A former matron praises MOH's decision to allow foreign nurses to work in Malaysian private hospitals amid nursing shortages. In 2021, Malaysia had 113,787 registered nurses, or 1:454 nurse-to-population ratio, far less than 1:300 ratio recommended by WHO.

Tag: foreign nurses

Addressing The Shortage Of Nurses In Malaysia – Harjit Kaur Ujagar Singh

MOH Places 40% Cap On Foreign Nurses In Private Health Care Facilities

Embracing Foreign Nurses Into Malaysia’s Health Care System – Norsalawati Ismail

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