{
  "id": 13107335,
  "title": "Hartal Doktor Kontrak: Permanent jobs for 9,000 contract doctors a major breakthrough",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/hartal-doktor-kontrak-permanent-jobs-for-9-000-contract-doctors-a",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-09T12:06:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1551844/hartal-doktor-kontrak-permanent-jobs-9000-contract-doctors-major"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The government has announced that over 9,000 contract doctors will receive permanent positions next year, marking a significant milestone for Malaysia's healthcare workforce, according to Hartal Doktor Kontrak. Speaking on behalf of the group, Dr Muhammad Yassin expressed appreciation to the government, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, and Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad for their efforts to eliminate the contract doctor system, which has plagued the sector since 2016. Yassin highlighted that his organization had been advocating for contract doctors' welfare and career security since 2021, aiming to secure permanent appointments for them. He emphasized that this development would restore doctors' confidence and recommit them to serving the public. The move is expected to inspire medical graduates to enter the workforce, providing a more stable environment for their professional growth. Yassin believes that enhanced job security will encourage doctors to remain in Malaysia, addressing potential workforce shortages and ensuring the continued delivery of quality healthcare services. The Prime Minister announced in the 2027 Budget that more than 15,000 contract doctors had been granted permanent positions since 2023, including 4,000 in 2024. Permanent medical officer posts will be offered to contract doctors who complete their housemanship.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s announcement that more than 9,000 contract doctors will be offered permanent positions next year is a major breakthrough for the country’s healthcare workforce, says Hartal Doktor Kontrak.",
  "key_points": [
    "Over 9,000 contract doctors to receive permanent jobs in Malaysia.",
    "Government, PM Anwar Ibrahim, and Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad praised.",
    "Move aims to restore doctors' confidence and recommit them to public service."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "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."
}