The resignation of 3,510 medical officers between 2024 and 2026, including 1,252 permanent doctors, is deeply concerning.
The message is clear: job security alone is not enough to keep doctors in public service.
The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) welcomes the government’s commitment to ending the contract doctor system. However, permanent appointments are only part of the solution. We must address why doctors are leaving, not just replace those who have left.
MMA calls for a comprehensive retention strategy with concrete measures to:
