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General : Contract Doctor Reform Must Deliver Career Certainty, Retain Talent – Doctors

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The commitment to abolish Malaysia’s contract doctor system must be followed by better remuneration, fairer placements and clearer training pathways to retain doctors in public service.

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