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Malaysia to Offer Permanent Positions to 9,000 Contract Doctors

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The Malaysian government, led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, has announced plans to offer permanent positions to approximately 9,000 contract doctors, with appointments set to begin in 2027. This decision aims to address the career uncertainty faced by young doctors due to the contract doctor system initiated under former Prime Minister Najib Razak in 2016.

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