Malaysia’s healthcare workers are at a breaking point, with burnout and resignations threatening the sustainability of our medical system.
In response, the Ministry of Health has proposed some workforce reforms, including a shorter one year housemanship, an easing of entry requirements for nurses, and a premature cancellation of the “waktu bekerja berlainan” (staggered working hours) system.
But will these reforms ease the burden or create new challenges? Astro Awani’s Melisa Idris talks to Dr Kalwinder Singh Khaira, president of the Malaysian Medical Association, the main representative body for all registered medical practitioners in Malaysia.
Produced by: Astro Awani
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