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KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Association has urged swift action to address critical healthcare manpower shortages in Sabah and Sarawak, welcoming proposals by Senator Dr R.A. Lingeshwaran to strengthen the workforce in both states.
GEORGE TOWN: Eleven immediate measures have been proposed to strengthen the healthcare workforce in Sabah and Sarawak, including better incentives, career pathways and family support.
KUALA LUMPUR: The government should consider recruiting foreign doctors to address shortages of medical officers in Sabah and Sarawak, said Bandar Kuching member of parliament Dr Kelvin Yii.
KUALA LUMPUR: A special committee has been proposed to study the mechanism for increasing the number of parliamentary seats for Sabah and Sarawak, says Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Sabah and Sarawak) Datuk Mustapha Sakmud.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Government has begun preliminary discussions with the Election Commission (EC) on increasing the number of Dewan Rakyat seats for Sabah and Sarawak.
KUALA LUMPUR: Cost of living and a reduction in regional allowances following the implementation of the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) are among the factors believed to be discouraging some medical officers from accepting postings in Sabah and Sarawak.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry has approved full relocation allowances for medical officers posted to Sabah and Sarawak to support their welfare and facilitate cross-regional placements.
