He said this waiver was a different thing because hiring on contract basis in the medical sector was unique and included bringing doctors from abroad. “The medical field is different...when one graduates in the medical field, they have to serve as a houseman for two years first, which is not a permanent position. He added that he was waiting for clarification on the issue by the Public Service Department which will be made at the Cabinet meeting tomorrow. Following that, Dr Subramaniam said his ministry would provide a detailed explanation on the matter to prevent any confusion. The relaxing of the requirement was made to ease hiring of medical officers, who did not sit for the subject in the SPM, on a contract basis.

Source: New Strait Times July 04, 2017 11:37 UTC