Contract jobs an ad hoc measure


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APPOINTING doctors, dentists and pharmacists by contract due to constraints in permanent posts has its pros and cons, said Dr Koh Kah Chai.

The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) honorary general secretary said: “The pros are that they will be gainfully employed and will get the prerequisite training.

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RM13.90/month
RM5/month

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RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

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