PETALING JAYA: Phasing out the contract system for medical officers is among the measures being taken to address staffing crisis in the Health Ministry’s facilities, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (pic). This includes the phasing out of the contract system for Medical Officers; mandatory mobilisation to ensure fair workforce distribution; streamlining house officers’ training for faster integration; and enhancing healthcare workers’ welfare. The Johor state health department said in January that contract medical officers have been mobilised to several hospitals in the state. A dire shortage was also reported at the state’s main hospital, Hospital Sultanah Aminah in Johor Baru. In an interview with The Star in October last year, Dzulkefly said a proposal to end the contract system will be tabled to the Cabinet.

Source: The Star February 15, 2026 10:32 UTC