PETALING JAYA: The Sarawak Medical Committee (SMC) will facilitate the recruitment of specialists in the state, says the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC).
MMC said SMC will evaluate and recommend both Malaysian and foreign-trained specialists for registration to practise in Sarawak.
This, it said, will ensure assessments remain aligned to national standards while recognising Sarawak’s unique healthcare needs.
SMC was established by MMC on Oct 22, 2024, according to MMC in a statement.
It said SMC provides a dedicated and focused pathway for the evaluation of specialists who wish to serve exclusively in the state.
“This includes specialists whose qualifications are not listed in the Fourth Schedule of the Medical Act 1971,” it said.
The Fourth Schedule of the Medical Act 1971 refers to the list of specialist qualifications that can be registered and included in the Specialist Register of MMC.
It is also open to Malaysian practitioners with listed specialist qualifications whose specialist training may be indeterminate or unstructured.
“MMC remains steadfast in its commitment to patient safety, equitable access to healthcare, and improving health outcomes for the people of Sarawak through the timely deployment of qualified practitioners,” it added.
According to the MMC website, application documents can be submitted to the council’s address in Kuala Lumpur or via email.
