New Health Service Commission, Same Old Excuses On Health Care Pay — Specialist

Health care workers ask for better pay. “Please refer to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).”

Meaningful allowances? “Please refer to the Public Service Department (JPA).”

Then what exactly becomes faster with the proposed Health Service Commission (SPK) – the solution, or the referral?

The Malaysiakini headline featuring Senator Dr RA Lingeshwaran raises the prospect of a “toothless” commission. CodeBlue’s report identifies the underlying concern: SPK would not create posts or set remuneration. Those powers remain with JPA and the MOF.