Bid to amend Act to make SPM BM pass compulsory for medical grads

Doctor calls: Dr Subramaniam enquiring about the wellbeing of a patient when visiting the Neonatal and Obstetric block of Putarajaya Hospital.

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry will propose for the Medical Act 1971 to be amended to include the Bahasa Melayu SPM minimum pass requirement for medical graduates.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. S. Subramaniam said the ministry would discuss with the Attorney-General’s Chambers on the proposal.