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Malaysian medical body raises alarm over high doctor ‘no-show’ rate in Sabah, Sarawak

Malaysian medical body raises alarm over high doctor ‘no-show’ rate in Sabah, Sarawak
South China Morning Post Thursday 01 October 2026, 05:54 UTC By The Star 1 min read
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The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has expressed concern over reports of high “no-show” rates among medical officers assigned to permanent postings in Sabah and Sarawak. The medical body urged the government to take action by reverting to a percentage-based allowance and introducing incentives to attract and retain healthcare workers in East Malaysia. MMA president Sivanaesan Letchumanan pointed to reports which said that a number of medical officers failed to report for their permanent...

The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has expressed concern over reports of high “no-show” rates among medical officers assigned to permanent postings in Sabah and Sarawak. The medical body urged the government to take action by reverting to a percentage-based allowance and introducing incentives to attract and retain healthcare workers in East Malaysia. MMA president Sivanaesan Letchumanan pointed to reports which said that a number of medical officers failed to report for their permanent...
Malaysian (ORG) Sabah (LOCATION) Sarawak (LOCATION) The Malaysian Medical Association (ORG) East Malaysia (LOCATION) MMA (ORG) Sivanaesan Letchumanan (PERSON)
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