Health Ministry says committed to retaining doctors, expediting permanent appointments


KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry reaffirms its commitment to retaining doctors and healthcare workers within Malaysia's public health system, despite having no legal authority to prevent them from accepting job offers abroad.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the ministry was implementing various measures to encourage healthcare workers to stay, including expediting permanent position appointments among contract doctors.

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