KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) --The Malaysian Pharmacists Society (MPS) has called for a clear timeline and transparent mechanism for absorbing contract pharmacy officers into permanent positions following the government’s commitment to pursue the appointments under a new quota.
General : MPS Seeks Clarity On Permanent Appointments For Contract Pharmacists
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- “As of July 2026, 3,545 contract pharmacists remained in service with MOH, while a further 115 were on the reserve list or awaiting permanent appointment,” he said in a statement.
- The society therefore respectfully called for further clarification on the number of permanent pharmacy positions to be proposed under the new quota, the expected timeline for approval and implementation, and the cohorts and categories of contract pharmacists who would be eligible for permanent appointment.
- MPS also sought clarification on the status of the 115 pharmacists currently on the reserve list or awaiting permanent appointment, as well as the appointment and selection mechanism, including whether it would be implemented in phases.
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