The move is part of the government’s efforts to strengthen the healthcare workforce, with plans to enhance training and career development for AMOs nationwide
Medical officers who are instructed to work after office hours at health clinics can now claim a locum allowance of RM80 per hour, effective immediately. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the decision was announced recently to address concerns among medical officers.
There has been a spate of viral videos showing vehicles from neighbouring countries such as Thailand and Singapore being filled with Malaysia's heavily subsidised RON95 petrol, indicating a blatant disregard for local laws.