Govt to fast-track healthcare hires as 4,352 roles lie vacant

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23 Jul 2025 • 3:36 PM MYT
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — The government will expedite the hiring of 4,352 healthcare workers this year, including contract appointments for doctors, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced today.

He said the move comes in response to the urgent needs within the country’s healthcare sector.

“There have been complaints about critical vacancies, particularly involving doctors.

“We’ve decided that while services must improve, there is also a clear need to bring in new and contract doctors,” he said.

Anwar made the remarks during a special announcement, broadcast live across major television channels and social media platforms.

— Bernama