4 February 2026
A clear minimum age must be paired with practical prevention measures to reduce teenage pregnancy and strengthen adolescent well-being.
Tag: Sarawak
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.
22 December 2025
MMA Sarawak calls for a reinstatement of the progressive BIW allowance for doctors posted to Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan, plus a transfer allowance for contract doctors reporting for duty in East Malaysia due to relocation costs of thousands of ringgit.
19 December 2025
Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii urges MOH and JPA to reconsider BIW allowance cuts for doctors, pharmacists, and nurses posted to Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan. Ideally, the old BIW framework (percentage of salary) should be restored for health care workers.
18 December 2025
Under SSPA, the BIW allowance is cut to a fixed RM360 monthly rate for new P&P officers appointed Dec 2024 for postings to Sabah/Sarawak/Labuan, compared to the old BIW rate of percentage of salary. UD14 medical officers face 64% disparity in BIW payments.
17 December 2025
According to MOH data, only 432, or 57%, of 764 contract medical officers reported for duty for permanent placements in Sarawak this year as of November, indicating that 332 doctors were no-shows or rejected permanent appointment offers.
30 October 2025
Dr Dzul says medical officers can claim new ETAP rates on Nov 1. MOF is considering transfer allowances for contract MOs offered permanent posts in Sabah and Sarawak. Malaysia is also finalising bilateral deals on ethical recruitment of health personnel.