![MOH opens PPS placements to other hospitals MOH opens PPS placements to other hospitals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-10/51540028347_KementerianKesihata.jpg)
MOH opens PPS placements to other hospitals
MOH explores alternative placements for 792 medical trainees, aiming to address shortage of healthcare workers.
Wed May 22 2024
![54 per cent of medical officers left public sector in 2022 - Dr Dzulkefly 54 per cent of medical officers left public sector in 2022 - Dr Dzulkefly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61702891812_Dzulkefly.jpg)
54 per cent of medical officers left public sector in 2022 - Dr Dzulkefly
Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said, the ministry's survey also found that of the total number of doctors who left, 45 pct are currently working abroad.
Wed Feb 28 2024
![Medical officers now eligible for locum allowance of RM80 per hour Medical officers now eligible for locum allowance of RM80 per hour](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51703321425_TBDZULKEFLYAHMAD.jpg)
Medical officers now eligible for locum allowance of RM80 per hour
Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad said every doctor will now be paid for the hours they work.
Fri Feb 23 2024
![MOH approves 359 appeals for transfer by medical officers so far - Dr Zaliha MOH approves 359 appeals for transfer by medical officers so far - Dr Zaliha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61691487433_TBZALIHAPD.jpg)
MOH approves 359 appeals for transfer by medical officers so far - Dr Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said remaining applications would be scrutinised later based on merits and vacancies available in the areas applied for.
Tue Aug 15 2023
![4,907 officers have agreed to permanent appointment offers, seven declined - Dr Zaliha 4,907 officers have agreed to permanent appointment offers, seven declined - Dr Zaliha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/41686458118_ZalihaMustafa.jpg)
4,907 officers have agreed to permanent appointment offers, seven declined - Dr Zaliha
The permanent appointments were offered with vacancies in 2023, involving 4,263 medical officers, 335 dentists and 316 pharmacists.
Fri Jun 23 2023
![MOH to immediately fill vacant posts of contract doctors - Dr Zaliha MOH to immediately fill vacant posts of contract doctors - Dr Zaliha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/81687250894_ZalihaMustafa.jpg)
MOH to immediately fill vacant posts of contract doctors - Dr Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said that immediate measures were taken to avoid shortage of medical officers in addition to ensuring the smooth running of the national health service.
Tue Jun 20 2023
![On-call allowance extended to doctors at six clinics involved in project to reduce hospital overcrowding - PM On-call allowance extended to doctors at six clinics involved in project to reduce hospital overcrowding - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41638284553_DoctorGeneric.jpg)
On-call allowance extended to doctors at six clinics involved in project to reduce hospital overcrowding - PM
PM Anwar said it is also agreed that the payment of the allowance is extended to include weekends.
Tue Apr 04 2023
![Almost 7,000 Health Ministry medical officers, specialists resigned from MOH since 2018 - Lukanisman Almost 7,000 Health Ministry medical officers, specialists resigned from MOH since 2018 - Lukanisman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41675675883_Kuchingpemilihan.jpg)
Almost 7,000 Health Ministry medical officers, specialists resigned from MOH since 2018 - Lukanisman
Lukanisman said the reason for resignation, among others, were to join the private sector and statutory bodies.
Wed Mar 22 2023
![Malaysia needs more than 40,000 PPPs by 2025 Malaysia needs more than 40,000 PPPs by 2025](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41675675883_Kuchingpemilihan.jpg)
Malaysia needs more than 40,000 PPPs by 2025
Currently, there were 23,329 assistant medical officers in the country, with a ratio of 1:1,400 population, Lukanisman said.
Fri Mar 10 2023
![MOH offers 4,914 permanent posts this year - Dr Zaliha MOH offers 4,914 permanent posts this year - Dr Zaliha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71672974308_MajlisAmanat.jpg)
MOH offers 4,914 permanent posts this year - Dr Zaliha
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is offering 4,914 permanent posts this year, comprising 4,263 posts for medical officers, 335 dental officers and 316 pharmacy officers.
Fri Jan 06 2023
![Contract medical officers undergoing housemanship entitled to facilities - Khairy Contract medical officers undergoing housemanship entitled to facilities - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41654690954_KhairyJamaludin.jpg)
Contract medical officers undergoing housemanship entitled to facilities - Khairy
The government has agreed to extend the Fare to Return to Region of Origin facility to medical, dental and pharmacy officers on contract of service who are undergoing housemanship.
Wed Jun 08 2022
![Funeral services graft probe: MACC arrests four hospital staff Funeral services graft probe: MACC arrests four hospital staff](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-09/41537927279_MenaraSPRM.jpg)
Funeral services graft probe: MACC arrests four hospital staff
According to an MACC source, two of the suspects are health assistant officers and the other two are assistant medical officers.
Tue May 31 2022
![Task force set up to ensure professional conduct among MOH personnel Task force set up to ensure professional conduct among MOH personnel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/41652449310_DrSitiHamisahTaps.jpg)
Task force set up to ensure professional conduct among MOH personnel
The MOH today set up an independent body - HWCITF - following claims of bullying and mental stress among health workers, including graduate medical officers.
Fri May 13 2022
![AMO plays crucial role in ensuring best health services - Health DG AMO plays crucial role in ensuring best health services - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/51634281717_TBICUHOSSGBULOHCOVID.jpg)
AMO plays crucial role in ensuring best health services - Health DG
Assistant Medical Officers Day is observed on March 10 every year to appreciate all assistant medical officers for their contribution.
Thu Mar 10 2022
![MOH working to provide placement to contract doctors - Dr Noor Azmi MOH working to provide placement to contract doctors - Dr Noor Azmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41634201997_NoorAzmiGhazali.jpg)
MOH working to provide placement to contract doctors - Dr Noor Azmi
MOH is working on outlining several matters in an effort to provide placement to contract medical officers at its facilities.
Wed Dec 08 2021