Shortage of medical officers in Sri Aman hospital concerning, says MP

Key points

• "I ask the ministry to verify this figure and state the actual number of medical officers offered placements, those who have reported for duty, and those who have not reported for duty at hospitals and clinics here," she said during the policy-stage debate on the 2027 Budget in the Dewan Rakyat.
• She asked the ministry to outline immediate measures to address the shortage and prevent further strain on existing staff or compromise patient safety.
• Separately, she also questioned the delay in approving the Sri Aman Integrated Health Complex, despite the issue having been raised repeatedly in the Dewan Rakyat and a technical report being submitted.

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