PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry has been urged to resolve the status of 730 contract pharmacists whose contracts will expire next year.
Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) president Datuk Dr Thirunavukarasu Rajoo called on the ministry to immediately address the reserve status issue affecting the group from the July 2024 intake.
“The MMA strongly supports the call for the immediate reinstatement of the ‘reserve candidate’ status for the 730 affected pharmacists.
“We also urge the Health Ministry to expedite the permanent appointment process to ensure their contracts don’t expire in 2026,” he said in a statement yesterday.
Dr Thirunavukarasu said it is equally important for the ministry to provide clear and transparent communication on the matter.
He said the ministry should display that concrete steps are being taken to resolve the issue, including whether their contracts will be extended while awaiting permanent absorption.
“Such clarity is essential to safeguard the morale and well-being of these pharmacists and to uphold the stability of Malaysia’s healthcare workforce,” he added.
