Sarawak wants autonomy to hire healthcare workers

Dr Sim posing with conference participants on May 5. – BERNAMApic

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is seeking autonomy to employ and place public-sector healthcare workers across the state, says Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian.

This was among the proposals submitted to the Health Ministry in preparation for the Health White Paper, said Dr Sim, who is also state Public Health, Housing and Local Government Minister.