Nurses wanted: Public Service Commission says 400 posts still open despite hiring push

KUALA KANGSAR, Sept 12 — The Public Service Commission (SPA) has filled over 1,000 nursing vacancies in the public service, but still has more than 400 open positions, according to its chairman, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Jailani Muhamed Yunus. He explained that the commission is actively conducting open interviews and walk-in methods at career carnivals nationwide to expedite the recruitment process.

This approach aims to quickly onboard qualified candidates, including those with a diploma in nursing, who can attend interviews directly. SPA is also focusing on hiring Public Health Assistants, as the demand for nurses is particularly high due to the growing importance of the healthcare sector. The chairman emphasized that while civil servants can seek better employment opportunities after their contracts, SPA is committed to implementing succession plans by continuously recruiting new personnel.

He expressed confidence that youth would be willing to join the service, especially in areas like Felda Chenein in Lenggong.