The lesser known history of conscripted army medical doctors

Regarding Budget 2021, we applaud the government’s one-off grant of RM500 ringgit each to 40,000 police retirees who received the National Hero Service Medal in appreciation of their heroism and bravery. They are truly deserving of the payment.

In this context, we regret that the many medical doctors who were conscripted into the Malaysian armed forces in 1964 have been ignored and have not received any recognition in Budget 2021.