PETALING JAYA: Contract medical officers' reluctance to accept permanent appointments in public healthcare facilities due to unwillingness to serve in East Malaysia and concerns over career progression in specialist fields was highlighted in the Dewan Rakyat.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad disclosed that 414 contract medical officers rejected permanent appointments and resigned between 2023 and June, representing 3.5% of the 11,901 officers offered permanent posts during this period.
