It could instead choose to offer permanent positions to medical school graduates, he said. Dr Subramaniam told The Star that contracts had to be long enough for doctors to make adequate progress. This year marks the 10th year since the implementation of the contract system, which began when Dr Subramaniam was health minister. “Some even waited a year and a half before they could be absorbed,” Dr Subramaniam added. However, the way this contract system was managed has led to many problems.

Source: The Star March 28, 2026 08:18 UTC