government doctors Archives

9 September 2025

Letter

Parliament Once Paused, But Health Workers Never Stopped Working — Government Doctor

A government doctor says Parliament could be prorogued, but health care workers never stopped working, as he demands fair pay, safe staffing ratios, and protected training and rest. "Fatigue in a clinician is not a budget win; it's a patient-safety risk."

11 July 2025

Letter

Time To Abolish Contract System For Doctors — Malaysian Medical Association

MMA calls for abolition of the contract system for new doctors joining service, as there's no longer a shortage of permanent posts like a decade ago. "This will provide job security and do away with the present burdensome contract offer of 3+2+2+4 years."

13 September 2024

Opinion

Transforming Malaysia’s Health Care System: Building Our Health Care Workforce Back Better — Part 2

Azrul Mohd Khalib calls for meaningful solutions to the chronic health care worker shortage in the public health service. "Every other week, hospital departments are holding farewell parties for doctors leaving their service". Nurses simply quit quietly.

20 August 2024

Letter

Sukma Athletes Get VIP Treatment, But Health Workers Denied Even Quarantine Leave — Sarawak Medical Officer

A Sarawak MO questions the "laluan khas" for Sukma athletes in MOH centres. "It's a strange world when sportspeople are given VIP treatment, but health care staff aren't allowed the 'luxury' of quarantine leave when their child has an infectious disease."

19 August 2024

Letter

Health Workers Deserve More Than General Civil Service Pay Raise — Klang Valley Medical Officer

A Klang Valley MO demands a 40% salary increase for government doctors across all levels (junior doctors, MOs, specialists) and RM700 on-call allowance. The 15% pay hike for most civil servants fails to recognise that doctors regularly work beyond 9-to-5.

7 August 2024

Malaysia

Raise Civil Servants’ Minimum Maternity Leave To Private Sector’s 98 Days: Kuala Langat MP

Kuala Langat MP Dr Ahmad Yunus Hairi from PN calls for paid maternity leave entitlement in the civil service to be raised from the minimum 60 days to minimum 98 days to match labour law for the private sector, saying there shouldn't be "double standards".

7 August 2024

Malaysia

Hartal Praises Dr Dzul For Reinstating 90-Day Maternity Leave For Hulu Langat Medical Officers

Hartal Doktor Kontrak commends Health Minister Dr Dzul for reinstating 90-day maternity leave for medical officers in Klinik Kesihatan under Hulu Langat PKD. "His prompt action underscores his commitment to the wellbeing of health care professionals."

6 August 2024

Malaysia

Dzulkefly Restores 90-Day Maternity Leave For Hulu Langat Medical Officers After Backlash

Dr Dzul announces the restoration of 90-day maternity leave for MOs in Klinik Kesihatan in Hulu Langat. He claims this reinstatement was made earlier, despite a JKNS statement last Aug 3 justifying Hulu Langat PKD's maternity leave restriction to 60 days.

6 August 2024

Malaysia

WAO: Medical Officers’ Shortened Maternity Leave Discourages Women From Health Care Workforce

WAO says cutting medical officers' maternity leave from 90 to 60 days discourages women from remaining in or joining the health workforce, subsequently worsening existing staff shortages in the health service. The government should emulate best practices.

6 August 2024

Malaysia

Hartal: ‘Draconian’ Maternity Leave Reduction For Medical Officers Violates WHO Rules

Hartal Doktor Kontrak condemns the "draconian" reduction of maternity leave for medical officers to 60 days, saying this violates WHO's mandate for ILO standards of minimum 98 days. Maternity leave is a "fundamental right" critical for mother and infant.

Tag: government doctors

Parliament Once Paused, But Health Workers Never Stopped Working — Government Doctor

Time To Abolish Contract System For Doctors — Malaysian Medical Association

Transforming Malaysia’s Health Care System: Building Our Health Care Workforce Back Better — Part 2

Sukma Athletes Get VIP Treatment, But Health Workers Denied Even Quarantine Leave — Sarawak Medical Officer

Health Workers Deserve More Than General Civil Service Pay Raise — Klang Valley Medical Officer

Raise Civil Servants’ Minimum Maternity Leave To Private Sector’s 98 Days: Kuala Langat MP

Hartal Praises Dr Dzul For Reinstating 90-Day Maternity Leave For Hulu Langat Medical Officers

Dzulkefly Restores 90-Day Maternity Leave For Hulu Langat Medical Officers After Backlash

WAO: Medical Officers’ Shortened Maternity Leave Discourages Women From Health Care Workforce

Hartal: ‘Draconian’ Maternity Leave Reduction For Medical Officers Violates WHO Rules

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Serious Housemen Shortage At HSAJB, Leave Entitlements Denied — Burnt Out House Officer

How Unsafe Ratios At HSAJB Put Patients At Risk — Medical Officer