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Govt Eyes Win-win Solution To Contract Doctor Issue

Apr 03, 2023

The government is committed to ensure a win-win solution in resolving the contract doctor issue.

The Deputy Prime Minister says the aim is to give these doctors fair treatment and to protect their welfare, adding that he will present more details to the Prime Minister soon.

Meanwhile, the Health Ministry has warned that action will be taken against government servants who participate in illegal assemblies.

It follows reports of a three-day strike by contract doctors starting today, to protest what they say is an unfair system and low wages.

Meanwhile, the Ministry has taken action to ensure that the strike does not disrupt operations at public health facilities.

Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa told the NST hospital and state health directors have been placed on alert, as part of contingency plans to ensure that services continue to be provided to patients.

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Online sales of fireworks and firecrackers are not allowed.

The Home Minister says even though the Cabinet has agreed to legalise these items, they can only be sold by authorized vendors, who’ve followed the guidelines set by the ministry.

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An express bus driver, who was seen in a viral video using his mobile phone behind the wheel, has been issued a summons by the JPJ.

The Department is also urging members of the public to continue acting as its eyes and ears to report traffic offences.

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Meteorological officials say parts of Kedah are experiencing a heatwave with expected temperatures of between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius...with local residents urged to take the necessary precautions.

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The Department of Minerals and Geoscience has identified more than 200 critical slopes nationwide which are in need of attention, especially before the start of the monsoon season.