Malaysia's Medical Officer Shortage: Sabah, Sarawak Hospitals Struggle to Fill Posts
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Several hospitals in Sabah and Sarawak are grappling with a shortage of medical officers (MO) after many failed to report for permanent job positions. The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has urged the government to reinstate percentage-based territorial incentive payments to attract and retain doctors in the region. The issue has been exacerbated by high absenteeism rates, with some facilities receiving fewer than half of their allocated medical officers. The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed that the placement process is ongoing until October 7.
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