Malaysia

Cabinet will discuss contract doctors issue: Muhyiddin

Limitations, such as RM2 bil cost to govt, need to be addressed, says prime minister

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 13 Jul 2021 1:22PM

Cabinet will discuss contract doctors issue: Muhyiddin
A Health Ministry proposal paper on contract doctors will be brought to a cabinet meeting, says the prime minister. – The Vibes file pic, July 13, 2021

KLANG – Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin will discuss with the cabinet on the appeal by contract doctors seeking permanent positions in the civil service.

He said the matter had to be discussed thoroughly as it would involve a cost of more than RM2 billion to the government.

“There are appeals from contract doctors, so the proposal paper by the Health Ministry will be brought to the cabinet meeting.

“To fulfil the demand will involve a high cost of more than RM2 billion and, in the current situation, there are a few limitations. So, we will see how we can overcome the situation,” he said after visiting Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital (HTAR) here today.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba had been reported as advising contract doctors to be patient as the matter would be discussed by the cabinet. – Bernama, July 13, 2021

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