The government will expedite the filling of 4,352 positions at healthcare facilities this year, including contract appointments for doctors, announced Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

He said the move comes in response to the urgent needs within the country’s healthcare sector.

“There have been complaints about critical vacancies, particularly involving doctors.

“So we’ve decided that while services must improve, there is also a clear need to bring in new and contract doctors,” he said.

Anwar made the remarks during a special announcement today.

- Bernama

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