2027 Budget: Over 9,000 contract doctors to get permanent posts next year
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will offer permanent positions to more than 9,000 contract doctors in 2027, as it moves to resolve the long-standing issue of contract medical officers.
KUALA LUMPUR: In 2027, the Malaysian government plans to convert over 9,000 contract doctors into permanent positions, addressing a longstanding issue with contract medical officers. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced this move today during the tabling of the 2027 Budget in the Dewan Rakyat. Since 2023, the government has appointed more than 15,000 contract doctors to permanent roles, with 4,000 of these newly confirmed in the current year.
Anwar expressed satisfaction at resolving the contract doctor situation, stating that from now on, successful housemanship graduates will receive permanent medical officer positions. This announcement came alongside an increase in the monthly post-basic incentive for 47,000 paramedics and nurses, which will rise from RM100 to RM200 per month.
The enhancement acknowledges the critical role these professionals play in frontline healthcare delivery. Furthermore, the Health Ministry's budget for 2027 has been raised to RM47.7 billion from the current RM46.5 billion.
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