Power over parallel pathway plan

Full house: The situation in Hospital Kuala Lumpur is chaotic, with people rushing to counters and waiting in long queues, some even waiting in corridors. This highlights the staff shortage at government hospitals. — ART CHEN/ The Star

PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry may be given more clout in conducting and recognising specialist training programmes to deal with the parallel pathway conflict, say sources.

This could be done through amendments to the Medical Act 1971.