Speed up establishment of health service commission, govt told
Former health minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa says the issue of allowance for FDS personnel had been raised since last November.
Healthcare workers are essential to Malaysia's healthcare system, according to former health minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. The government should expedite the creation of a health service commission to address concerns over the RM30 incentive for Flying Doctor Service (FDS) personnel, which has been raised since November 2025. Dr Zaliha emphasized the need for a structure that can continuously monitor, coordinate, and swiftly tackle manpower issues.
The concerns over the FDS allowance resurfaced after a fatal helicopter crash involving four FDS personnel in Sarawak. Dr Zaliha stressed that the system managing healthcare workers should be able to understand their challenges and respond flexibly to their needs. She expressed hope that the government would consider the proposal for a health service commission, which was also advocated for by the Malaysian Medical Association in July.
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