KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Health (MOH) is reviewing the implementation of a dedicated 30 per cent quota for specialist training via the Federal Training Award (HLP) for medical officers serving in Sabah and Sarawak.
General : MOH Studies 30 Pct Quota For Medical Officers Serving In Sabah And Sarawak To Pursue Specialization
Parliament, Dzulkefly Ahmad, MOH, doctors, Sabah,
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- Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said this measure reflects his commitment to uplifting, honouring, and recognising the sacrifices made by all medical officers serving in those two states.
- Dzulkefly was responding to a question from Suhaizan Kaiat (BN-Pulai) regarding the high rate of medical officers failing to report for duty in Sabah and Sarawak following the expiration of the reporting deadline for 4,255 officers yesterday and the measures the Ministry is taking to address the issue.
- Regarding the number of medical officers who reported for duty, he noted that 337 out of the 527 individuals offered positions reported in Sarawak, while in Sabah, the figure was 336 out of 528.
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