2,518 medical officers quit from 2024 to June 2026
Malaysian Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad reported that over 2,500 medical officers resigned from public service between 2024 and mid-2026. He noted that only a small fraction moved abroad, attributing the broader trend to global labor mobility and personal career choices.
Why it matters
The data highlights the ongoing challenges of public healthcare retention in developing nations amidst global competition for medical talent.
The issue of brain drain involving medical officers is not unique to Malaysia but occurs throughout the world, especially among developing nations, says health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad. (Bernama pic)
The article reports government statistics and provides a balanced perspective by including the minister's explanation for the resignations.
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