18 May 2026
The Sabah state government remains committed to ensuring that critical HIV/AIDS services reach rural, interior, and underserved communities across the state.
Tag: Sabah
17 April 2026
Letter
The State Legislative Assembly Isn’t A House To Recite Statistics, But To Solve Problems — Perak Doctor
A state legislative assembly is where elected reps are meant to translate numbers into policy. Health care manpower is heavily shaped by federal policy, but this doesn't absolve state govts of responsibility. Perak should learn from Johor, Sabah, Sarawak.
27 March 2026
After visiting Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), Luyang rep Samuel Wong says QEH is facing ageing equipment, overcrowded facilities, and overworked doctors, reflecting the state's strained health care system. The Warisan rep wants health autonomy for Sabah.
26 March 2026
Sabah has 8 cardiologists (3 in HQE II and 5 in private), resulting in a 1:467,500 cardiologist to population ratio, which Dr Dzul described as "very critical" compared to the 1:35,000 target ratio. Ratio is 1:1,246,667 if only MOH cardiologists counted.
23 February 2026
Senator RA Lingeshwaran proposes tax breaks and car duty exemptions to attract health workers to Sabah and Sarawak. He also questions why nurses and assistant medical officers are not paid for passive on-call duties despite being on standby.
19 February 2026
Malaysia
Only One Medical Officer Reported For Duty Out Of Nine Permanent Posts In Kinabatangan Hospital: JKNS
JKNS confirms that only 8 medical officers (excluding the hospital director) are serving Kinabatangan Hospital. 9 permanent posts were offered in Oct, but only 1 MO reported for duty, who is undergoing specialist training and can't work in the hospital.
29 January 2026
Malaysia
BIW Allowance Represents Regional Equity, Appreciation For Health Workers’ Sacrifice: Bandar Kuching MP
Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii says BIW isn't a mere “allowance”, but symbolises regional equity and appreciation for health workers' sacrifice. He says the annual RM4m needed to restore the progressive allowance is worth the investment to retain doctors.
27 January 2026
Letter
BIW Cuts Show Government’s Neglect Of East Malaysia Health Care Needs — Malaysian Medical Association
MMA says Minister Mustapha Sakmud's parliamentary reply that described the BIW allowance as a "privilege" is disheartening to the thousands of doctors who dedicated the best years of their lives to serve the country, often in remote regions.
15 January 2026
Malaysia
Transfer Allowance Opened To Contract Doctors, Pharmacists, Dentists With 2025 Permanent Appointments: Minister
Health Minister Dr Dzul says the 2025 permanent appointments of contract medical, pharmacy, and dental officers are eligible for transfer allowances, calling it a "major policy win". For now, relocation allowances are only available for the 2025 cohort.
30 December 2025
Perikatan Nasional says it's prepared to organise peaceful demonstrations with health workers against BIW cuts, describing the allowance as a "right" of health workers who serve in challenging regions like Sabah or Sarawak and bear heavy workloads.