S’wak to seek authority from MOH to directly recruit doctors to address workforce needs

By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, Oct 2: Sarawak will hold discussions with the Ministry of Health (MOH) to seek a comprehensive solution to the State’s medical workforce challenges, including seeking approval to recruit doctors directly to help address its medical workforce needs.

In a Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) report, Deputy Premier and Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Datuk Amar Professor Dr Sim Kui Hian, the move was among the approaches that should be explored to enable Sarawak to secure the medical personnel it requires.

He added that the outcome of the discussions would help Sarawak identify its actual needs before related proposals are submitted for consideration and further action.