Dr Yii urges permanent posting for healthcare workers

KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has called on the government to provide more permanent postings for healthcare workers in the country. While he welcomed the government’s announcement for medical, dental and pharmaceutical officers to be given a two-year contract after completion of their mandatory service, he said the government must also look into […]

Upgrading of doctors’ contracts needs clarification

KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii said he welcomes the move by the Health Ministry to streamline the service grade for contract medical officers from grade UD41 to UD43, however, the implementation needs to be made clearer. There are pertinent questions that need to be answered by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba […]

MOH applies for additional contract health staff

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has submitted an application to the Public Service Department and Finance Ministry to appoint 1,899 health personnel on contract. Its Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said the application has been sent on Oct 3 to support health services during the Covid-19 outbreak. “The application submitted was in […]