{
  "id": 13070807,
  "title": "2027 Budget: Over 9,000 contract doctors to get permanent posts next year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/2027-budget-over-9-000-contract-doctors-to-get-permanent-posts-next",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-09T08:33:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1551539/2027-budget-over-9000-contract-doctors-get-permanent-posts-next-year"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nAnwar 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.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [
    "Over 9,000 contract doctors to become permanent in 2027 Malaysia",
    "Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced 2027 Budget in Dewan Rakyat",
    "Monthly post-basic incentive for paramedics and nurses increased to RM200"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Budget 2027 to offer permanent posts to more than 9,000 contract doctors",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/budget-2027-to-offer-permanent-posts-to-more-than-9-000-contract",
        "published": "2026-10-09T08:45:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}