Tag: nursing shortages

26 January 2024

Government Nurses Allegedly ‘Blacklisted’, Transferred For Speaking Out

A nurse at a Selangor government hospital says nurses in MOH are often "blacklisted" and transferred to another department if they speak out (internally/ publicly) about problems. Unlike doctors who can "stand up", nurses face retaliation from management.

25 January 2024

Malaysia

‘After 14 Years As A Nurse, My Basic Salary Is Still RM2,600’

A nurse, who gets RM2,600 monthly basic salary at a teaching hospital in the Klang Valley, says 50 nurses from her hospital quit in the past 6 months to relocate to Singapore, Dubai or Brunei for higher pay, work-life balance and better working conditions.

23 January 2024

Malaysia

Opposition MPs Demand Data On MOH’s Nursing Shortage

Kuala Langat MP Dr Ahmad Yunus Hairi calls for precise data on nursing positions, including retirements, resignations, and current staff in all MOH hospitals. Kapar MP Dr Halimah Ali attributes the shortage of doctors and nurses to a “poor roadmap”.

18 October 2023

Malaysia

Better Wages, Work Environment Won’t Stop Nurse Brain Drain: Minister

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa says higher wages and better work conditions won't stop the brain drain of nurses, amid nursing shortages across public & private sectors, as nurse emigration is universal and brain drain also occurs in other professions.

Tag: nursing shortages

Government Nurses Allegedly ‘Blacklisted’, Transferred For Speaking Out

‘After 14 Years As A Nurse, My Basic Salary Is Still RM2,600’

Opposition MPs Demand Data On MOH’s Nursing Shortage

Better Wages, Work Environment Won’t Stop Nurse Brain Drain: Minister

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Former Health Minister Subra Denies Parallel Pathway ‘Illegal’

UK Medical Council Denies Recognising FRCS Edinburgh Cardiothoracic Surgery Parallel Pathway Qualification For Specialist Registration

Dr Dzul Wants AstraZeneca’s Explanation On Covid-19 Vaccine Side Effects

Subra: Full Shift To Local Master’s For Medical Specialisation Maybe Possible In 10 To 15 Years