Health Ministry fills 11,969 posts this year, remaining positions to be filled by 2027

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 6 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has finalized the hiring of 11,969 out of the 18,640 positions approved for this year, equating to 64.21 percent of the total allocated posts. The remaining 6,671 positions, accounting for 35.79 percent, are currently being filled. MOH reported that 2,418 officers are expected to finish their application, appointment, and placement procedures this year.

Of the remaining positions, 4,253 officers are set to be placed next year, including 3,061 who will be appointed by the Public Service Commission (SPA) this year but placed early in the following year. The appointment and placement procedures for the final 1,192 officers will be completed by 2027, as per MOH's statement. Furthermore, MOH intends to seek approval from the Public Service Department (JPA) to fill new positions for 2027, ensuring long-term healthcare sustainability and the ability to meet future demand.

This strategic move will address the requirements of all service schemes under MOH to support facility expansion and address the rising demand for public healthcare services.