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Malaysian Medical Association flags high doctor no-show rates in Sabah, Sarawak

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The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has voiced serious concerns regarding a high rate of medical officers failing to report for their assigned permanent positions in Sabah and Sarawak. To address this issue and improve healthcare worker retention in East Malaysia, the MMA is urging the government to reinstate a percentage-based allowance and introduce new incentives. AI

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Malaysian Medical Association flags high doctor no-show rates in Sabah, Sarawak

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · The Star ·

    Malaysian medical body raises alarm over high doctor ‘no-show’ rate in Sabah, Sarawak

    The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has expressed concern over reports of high “no-show” rates among medical officers assigned to permanent postings in Sabah and Sarawak. The medical body urged the government to take action by reverting to a percentage-based allowance and int…

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