By Jacintha Jolene & Nura Valentiana
KUCHING: The Sarawak government welcomes non-Sarawakian healthcare professionals to work under the five-year permit – as long as they meet the necessary requirements of the relevant regulatory bodies.
“When you come over here (Sarawak), you are given a work permit for five years.
“You don’t have to apply every year as it covers all sectors of economic activities, from industrial activities, services and also the medical sector,” said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
“Sarawak can assert immigration rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), that’s why we have to protect MA63,” he said during the Networking Dinner with Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia (APHM) here on Thursday (Oct 27).
Touching on the extension of the 14-day visa for medical tourists, Abang Johari assured that he would rectify the matter as normally the state provided a three-month visa for those seeking medical treatment in Sarawak.
Earlier, APHM president Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh hoped that the 14-day visa could be extended to 30 days, which would be useful for complete medical treatment.
On the seamless registration and renewal of hospital licences, Abang Johari said he would let the regulatory body in Sarawak decide but should they need the state government’s assistance, he would request the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) to assist in setting up the digital registration and communication.
Among those present were Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas and Sarawak Health Department director Dr Ooi Choo Huck.
