Permanent appointments for contract doctors to be done systematically, says Dr Zaliha


KUALA LUMPUR: The appointment of 12,800 permanent doctors will take into account medical officers who have completed graduate training and are fully registered with the Malaysian Medical Council and meet the requirements for permanent appointment, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

The Health Minister said the Health Ministry was committed and will follow up on the matter so that staffing and appointment matters can be managed in an orderly and effective manner.

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