Tag: MOH in crisis

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6 August 2026
Letter

CPR For The Ministry Of Health — Anonymous Specialist

To drive the resuscitation and transformation of MOH we need to remove it from politics. The change must not be led by politicians, but by an empowered task force of health care professionals, without those who have a vested interest in the private sector.
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9 January 2025
Letter

Crisis Of Overworked Doctors At Kemaman Hospital — Doctor

A doctor at Kemaman Hospital highlights a severe shortage of medical officers and staff nurses. An MO in the medical department does 6-8 on-calls a month; in paeds, it's 10-15. "MOH staff welfare and wellbeing are critically ill, requiring resuscitation."
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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.
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17 December 2024
Letter

Enough Is Enough: 20 Years With MOH As A Nurse — Levis

A former nurse, who quit MOH after two decades and is now a paramedic with a five-figure salary, says nurses are oppressed yet again. "I loved the work of nursing – seeing patients smile and recover – but I hated the 'profession'. Enough with the threats."