Health Service Commission cannot create posts or set remuneration
KUALA LUMPUR: The proposed Health Service Commission will not have the authority to create new posts or draft a remuneration system to offer more competitive emoluments for its officers.
On October 23, 2023, Malaysia's Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad stated that the proposed Health Service Commission would not possess the authority to establish new positions or determine remuneration for its personnel. According to Dr Dzulkefly, these responsibilities would be handled by the Public Service Department and the Finance Ministry.
The proposed Health Service Commission would have the power to appoint, confirm, and place officers in permanent or pensionable positions, promote and transfer members, and exercise disciplinary control over the services within its jurisdiction, he informed the Dewan Rakyat. Dr Zaliha Mustafa (PH-Sekijang) inquired whether the draft Health Service Commission Bill would be presented for the first reading before the end of 2027, as outlined in the 2023 Health White Paper.
Dr Dzulkefly mentioned that the ministry held a consultation session with other service commissions and the Public Service Department on October 22 to gather information on best practices and the procedure for establishing a service commission. He also stated that the Bill would be introduced in the following year.
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