Staggered working hours for doctors cancelled pending studies, says Health Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: The proposed Waktu Bekerja Berlainan (WBB) shift system has been cancelled by the Cabinet pending further studies by the government, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. According to Dzulkefly, this was decided after a Cabinet meeting on Friday (Jan 24). “The Cabinet decided to cancel the pilot WBB project to allow a more...

Three doctors, 30 others remanded for falsifying Perkeso claims

GEORGE TOWN: Three doctors in Penang and 30 other suspects arrested for allegedly making false Social Security Organisation (Socso) claims have been brought to court here to be remanded. All 33 of them are aged 26 to 60 and were brought in five Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) vans under heavy security at 9am on Wednesday (Sept...

More than just doctors in medicine

PETALING JAYA: While many school leavers are unhappy about not receiving an offer to study medicine at a public university, experts are saying there are other areas in healthcare that offers various rewarding career opportunities. Not only are these alternative paths facing a significant shortage of professionals, they also offer good earning and learning potential. As the...