Health Ministry urges newly appointed medical officers to report for duty by Oct 7
The Malaysian Health Ministry has issued a directive for medical officers appointed under the second phase of permanent placements to report for duty by October 7. The ministry is currently managing the placement of 4,255 officers and has requested that the public avoid premature speculation while the process is ongoing.
Why it matters
Ensuring the timely deployment of medical staff is critical for maintaining healthcare service delivery and operational stability in public hospitals.
PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has called on medical officers appointed under the second phase of permanent appointments to report for duty by Oct 7, as the placement process remains ongoing.
The ministry said the reporting-in process for Grade UD10 medical officers, whose permanent appointments took effect on Sept 28, was still underway.
It noted that the second phase involved 4,255 medical officers who were offered placements through the ePlacement system.
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