Special monthly allowance for more medical staff


Break time: Health workers clad in their PPE suit cooling themselves with fans at the Gombak Land Office.

SEREMBAN: Doctors and other medical personnel on duty at the emergency and trauma departments at public health facilities will be entitled to a RM600 special monthly allowance.

The government has decided to extend the benefit given to those handling and treating Covid-19 suspects and confirmed cases, stated a government circular.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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