MMA: Boost number of permanent doctors, give equal treatment to contract docs


KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) is urging the government to increase the number of permanent posts for doctors and to treat contract doctors the same way as it treats permanent doctors by giving them similar pay.

MMA president Dr N. Ganabaskaran said despite the extensive planning and discussions by the Health Ministry and the Medical Development Unit, there had been little support from those who control the release of the positions, namely the Public Service Department and the Finance Ministry.

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