Doctors posted to East M’sia have until Oct 7 to report for duty
Health ministry says the placement process began on Monday and is ongoing, after reports that up to 76% of assigned doctors did not show up.
On October 7, medical officers assigned to permanent postings in East Malaysia must report for duty, according to the health ministry. The ministry clarified that 4,255 medical officers have received permanent posting offers, based on the ePlacement portal, for both Sabah and Sarawak. Initially, the ministry stated that up to 76% of assigned doctors had failed to report on their first day.
However, the statement clarified that the process is ongoing and all medical officers are urged to report before the deadline. The Malaysian Medical Association has called for a review of the incentive system for doctors posted in East Malaysia, proposing a dedicated service allowance and fixed durations for postings to improve compliance.
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