Contract staff: No timeline on proposed non-pensionable permanent scheme, says Deputy Health Minister

BAU (Sarawak): The Health Ministry has not set a timeline to finalise the proposal to absorb contract medical staff into permanent service via the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution scheme.

Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the initiative would require amendments to be made to the Pensions Act 1990 and discussions were still being held with the Public Service Department (JPA).