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31 July 2023

Malaysia

Borneo Gains At Klang Valley’s Expense In Permanent Doctors’ Placements

In permanent MOs’ placements, Sabah & Sarawak collectively gain net 1,070 MOs, but Klang Valley loses net 360 MOs. Negeri’s HTJ, Melaka Hospital, and Selangor's Sg Buloh, Serdang, and Selayang hospitals get zero MOs, while losing >80 to ~120 doctors each.

27 July 2023

Letter

Contract MO In Dilemma Of Accepting Permanent Offer – Dr Anna Mae

A medical officer – who had to choose Klinik Kesihatan Kapit amid limited Klang Valley spots – is in a dilemma about accepting her permanent appointment. She previously served Sarawak. "I've gone through so much with KKM that I’m feeling very frustrated."

11 July 2023

Malaysia

Hartal Wants Minimum Three-Month Freeze Of Doctor Transfers

Hartal Doktor Kontrak calls for a temporary suspension of permanent MO transfers for 3-6 months, while their junior replacements (floating MOs) get trained. Melaka state health exco Ngwe Hee Sem is set to meet Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa on July 20.

10 July 2023

Malaysia

Melaka Braces For Impact From Doctor Relocations, GH Cutting Services

The omission of the entire state of Melaka from doctors’ permanent placements has created a staffing crisis impending by month end, MOs say. Melaka Hospital already halted iFOBT colorectal cancer screenings and now mulls slashing elective surgeries by 50%.

5 June 2023

Malaysia

Over 10,000 Petition For Allied Health Workers’ Contract Extensions, Permanent Positions

A petition for contract extensions and permanent positions by a new group, Hartal Contract Allied Health Care Workers – representing four allied health professions in the public sector (PPP, JTMP, PPKP, and radiographers) – receives over 10,000 signatures.

4 April 2023

Malaysia

Government Aims To Absorb 12,800 Contract Doctors Into Permanent Service Within Three Years

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the government allocated RM1.7 billion this year for additional contract doctors and for absorption into permanent positions, estimating that in three years, 12,800 contract doctors can be absorbed into permanent service.

22 March 2023

Malaysia

Zaliha Cites Pensions As Among Obstacles To Permanent Posts For Doctors

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa cites the cost burden of pensions on increasing permanent positions in the public health service for doctors. She says she's in constant communication with JPA and SPA. "It's not something that we can do instantly".

23 January 2023

Letter

Proposed Selection Criteria For Permanent Doctors And Rationale – Dr Leonard Goh

Proposed parameters for permanent posts for government doctors: Work performance, demonstrable intent on pursuing specialisation, participation in academia, commitment to CPD, service in East Malaysia, and participation in professional organisations.

Tag: permanent positions

Borneo Gains At Klang Valley’s Expense In Permanent Doctors’ Placements

Contract MO In Dilemma Of Accepting Permanent Offer – Dr Anna Mae

Hartal Wants Minimum Three-Month Freeze Of Doctor Transfers

Melaka Braces For Impact From Doctor Relocations, GH Cutting Services

Over 10,000 Petition For Allied Health Workers’ Contract Extensions, Permanent Positions

Government Aims To Absorb 12,800 Contract Doctors Into Permanent Service Within Three Years

Zaliha Cites Pensions As Among Obstacles To Permanent Posts For Doctors

Proposed Selection Criteria For Permanent Doctors And Rationale – Dr Leonard Goh

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