6,724 health officers promoted, including to acting positions

The health ministry announced that 6,724 officers from various service schemes within the ministry have been granted promotions and acting appointments. This decision, made by the public service promotion board on October 13, underscores the ministry's commitment to acknowledging the hard work and dedication of its personnel in maintaining smooth healthcare operations and service delivery.

The ministry highlighted that these appointments and promotions adhere to the enhancements to career progression under the public service remuneration system (SSPA). In addition, the board approved excellence-based promotion criteria for officers in the teaching service scheme, enabling them to advance in rank even in the absence of vacant positions. This move opens up greater opportunities for career advancement for the officers concerned.

The ministry also paid tribute to four officers from the Flying Doctor Service who tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash in Sarawak on September 8 while serving on duty. All four recipients of these promotions passed away in the incident and are now being honored with posthumous promotions in recognition of their service and dedication to their profession.