KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) is holding discussions with the Public Service Department (PSD) to absorb contract medical personnel to the permanent staff...
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — The Ministry of Health is holding discussions with the Public Service Department to absorb contract medical personnel to the permanent staff without pensions.
“We are aware of the burden facing the government with the pension scheme, which in 2011 was worth RM3.1 billion and increased to RM29.1 billion in 2021, So, the way out is to absorb contract workers on a permanent basis, but without a pension, yet they enjoy the same benefits as other permanent workers, like eligible for housing loan,” he said during the question and answer session in the Dewan Negara today.
Meanwhile, Dr Zaliha said due to the increase in cases of non-communicable diseases cases, the ministry is facing an increase in the number of in- and out-patients in health facilities, causing overcrowding in hospitals.
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