Contract doctors given permanent positions urged to accept assigned placements
Lukanisman Awang Sauni said MOH is still looking into their appeals and considering their application before making any decision.
Mon Jul 10 2023
MOH to immediately fill vacant posts of contract doctors - Dr Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said that immediate measures were taken to avoid shortage of medical officers in addition to ensuring the smooth running of the national health service.
Tue Jun 20 2023
COVID-19 cases still under control - Dr Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the number of COVID-deaths was also still low, mostly involving the elderly and individuals with comorbidities.
Tue Apr 18 2023
Dewan Rakyat adjourns sine die, 12 bills passed
Among the issues raised during their debate were the targeted withdrawal of the EPF, contract doctors and dilapidated schools.
Tue Apr 04 2023
On-call allowance extended to doctors at six clinics involved in project to reduce hospital overcrowding - PM
PM Anwar said it is also agreed that the payment of the allowance is extended to include weekends.
Tue Apr 04 2023
Over 3,000 contract doctors resigned since 2017 - Dr Zaliha
They chose to join the private sector or other statutory bodies that offer more attractive remuneration, Dr Zaliha.
Fri Feb 24 2023
MOH working to provide placement to contract doctors - Dr Noor Azmi
MOH is working on outlining several matters in an effort to provide placement to contract medical officers at its facilities.
Wed Dec 08 2021
Issue of contract doctors highlight at Dewan Rakyat sitting on today
The Dewan Rakyat sitting, which enters its 10th day today, will continue with the debate on the Supply Bill 2022 (Budget 2022).
Tue Nov 09 2021
Khairy gives assurance on 'better interim solution' to contract doctors issue
Khairy has given an assurance to find a better interim solution to issues facing health officers serving the government on contract.
Tue Sep 21 2021
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Wed Sep 15 2021
MOH mulls study facilities equivalent to Federal Training Prize for contract doctors - Khairy
Khairy said it was one of the measures to ensure the future of contract medical officers.
Wed Sep 15 2021
Contract doctors, vaccine certificates among issues to be discussed in Dewan Rakyat today
Equally interesting will be a question from Shaharizukirnain Abd Kadir (PAS-Setiu) to Home Minister on action to be taken against those who falsify vaccination certificates.
Wed Sep 15 2021
100 days: MOH to work out best possible solution on issue of contract doctors
Khairy has given an assurance that he will work out the best possible solution on the issue of contract doctors within the 100-day period the MOH is under his administration.
Sat Sep 04 2021
Health DG hopes Pension Act amendment will lead to contract doctors made permanent
Dr Noor Hisham has expressed hope that contract doctors, through amendments to the Pension Act, will be absorbed into permanent positions within two years.
Tue Jul 27 2021
Issues on EOs, contract doctors and COVID-19 dominate second day of sitting
Issues regarding the revocation of the Emergency Ordinances and the rights of contract doctors continued to be raised on the second day of the Special Sitting of Parliament.
Tue Jul 27 2021
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024