{
  "id": 18498859,
  "title": "Health Ministry fills 11,969 posts this year, remaining positions to be filled by 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/health-ministry-fills-11-969-posts-this-year-remaining-positions-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T12:34:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/06/health-ministry-fills-11969-posts-this-year-remaining-positions-to-be-filled-by-2027/242254"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "PUTRAJAYA, Nov 6 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has completed filling 11,969 of the 18,640 positions approved for...",
  "key_points": [
    "Ministry of Health hired 11,969 posts out of 18,640 this year.",
    "Remaining 6,671 positions to be filled by 2027.",
    "1,192 officers' appointment and placement to conclude by 2027."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Health Ministry rejects claims of abandoning newly qualified doctors",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/health-ministry-rejects-claims-of-abandoning-newly-qualified-doctors",
        "published": "2026-11-06T13:51:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}