63% of medical officers report for duty in Sabah, Sarawak

Key points

• Dzulkefly said several factors contributed to medical officers rejecting permanent postings in Sabah and Sarawak such as being separated from their families, unwillingness to serve in rural areas, and a preference for working at health facilities in urban areas.
• Dzulkefly said there was also a perception among medical officers that they would have fewer opportunities to pursue specialist studies if posted to Sabah and Sarawak.
• Dzulkefly said the ministry would also provide briefings on the placement process and announce placement decisions earlier to give officers enough time to prepare before reporting for duty.

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