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Short-staffed Segamat Hospital O&G to close, Johor health dept says it's addressing issue
Published:  Jun 5, 2026 8:00 PM
Updated: 12:00 PM
The obstetrics and gynaecology (O&G) specialist clinic in Segamat Hospital, Johor, is set to shut its doors following a severe shortage of medical officers.

In a circular dated June 3, the hospital’s director, Dr Anwar Rasyid Ahmad, revealed that the clinic will be closed indefinitely on July 1.

The circular was addressed to the health department directors of Johor, Pahang, and Negeri Sembilan, hospital directors, district health officers, and several senior O&G specialists.

Malaysiakini sighted the document that was provided by a government source. Another government source with knowledge of the matter confirmed the circular’s legitimacy.

Anwar said the critical shortage of medical officers has...


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