subspecialty training Archives

20 July 2026

Malaysia

JPA: Only 46% Of Medical Officers Complete Specialisation On Time

JPA says only 46% of doctors complete specialisation on time, thus delaying specialty training for others. JPA also approved over 66,000 new positions without trade-offs for MOH from 2019. The issue now is workforce distribution, not creating positions.

16 July 2026

Malaysia

JPA Refuses To Further Relax LNPT Requirement For Subspecialty Training

JPA denies MOH's request to further relax LNPT requirements for 2026/2027 subspecialty training, citing 6 reasons, including injustice against doctors who didn't apply because they followed the rules. Facilities in public service aren't an absolute right.

29 June 2026

Letter

Condemning Unfair Treatment Of Master’s Trained Specialists — Doctor

The Master’s pathway should not become the pathway that demanded more, only to be told that it counts for less. MOH and JPA must stop punishing doctors for complying with their own training arrangements.

23 June 2026

Letter

Strengthening Malaysia’s Future Subspecialist Workforce Development — College Of Physicians Malaysia

The College is concerned that unresolved issues relating to LNPT and the recognition of service performed during recognised training programmes may inadvertently disadvantage MMed-trained physicians and delay progression towards subspecialty training.

23 June 2026

Letter

I Quit — Rejected Palliative Medicine Subspecialty Training Applicant

Despite the well-recognised shortage of palliative medicine physicians nationwide, my application was unsuccessful. I have made the difficult decision to resign from the Ministry of Health and pursue my career in the private sector as a general specialist.

22 June 2026

Letter

Response To MOH’s Explanation On Subspecialty Training Rejections — Specialist

MOH's non-explanation on the subspecialty training rejections points fingers in all directions. Some subspecialties were forced to accept zero candidates despite endorsements, while others saw a reduction of more than 80% intake compared to previous years.

19 June 2026

Letter

A Specialist Blocked At Home Is A Specialist Recruited Abroad — MMA

A specialist blocked at home is a specialist recruited abroad. And the patient left behind is in a public hospital.

18 June 2026

Letter

Many Specialists From Master’s Programmes Rejected For Subspecialty Training Due To LNPT Requirement — Physician

In the June 16 results of the latest subspecialty training intake, a significant number of specialists who completed local Master's programmes were rejected, mainly because they were short of one LNPT assessment. These rejections cut across various fields.

10 June 2026

Malaysia

JPA Admits Concerns About New Subspecialty Training Requirement

JPA says it's aware of concerns about a new requirement for doctors to have 3 full LNPT years before applying for subspecialty training. The issue was recently discussed by the KSN, KPPA, and MOH. JPA has requested further input from MOH on implementation.

9 June 2026

Malaysia

HLP Subspecialty Training Application Results Out By June 16: MOH

MOH says HLP subspecialty training application results will be out by June 16, two weeks ahead of the July 1 training commencement date, as it stresses that this year's intake wasn't cancelled due to budget cuts.

Tag: subspecialty training

JPA: Only 46% Of Medical Officers Complete Specialisation On Time

JPA Refuses To Further Relax LNPT Requirement For Subspecialty Training

Condemning Unfair Treatment Of Master’s Trained Specialists — Doctor

Strengthening Malaysia’s Future Subspecialist Workforce Development — College Of Physicians Malaysia

I Quit — Rejected Palliative Medicine Subspecialty Training Applicant

Response To MOH’s Explanation On Subspecialty Training Rejections — Specialist

A Specialist Blocked At Home Is A Specialist Recruited Abroad — MMA

Many Specialists From Master’s Programmes Rejected For Subspecialty Training Due To LNPT Requirement — Physician

JPA Admits Concerns About New Subspecialty Training Requirement

HLP Subspecialty Training Application Results Out By June 16: MOH

Ex-UMMC Radiographer Plans To Sue, Seeks Other Staff With Cancer, Thyroid Problems

Second Red-Bellied Piranha Caught In Klau River: Group

Tribunal Orders Ex-Hospital Director To Pay RM10,000 For Sexual Harassment

Philip Morris Visits Perlis Mufti, Touts ‘Safer’ Cigarettes

Are We Still Practising Family Medicine? — Concerned Specialist