Medical fraternity lauds 'historic' amendments to Medical Act

KUALA LUMPUR: Calling it a “historic” day, the medical fraternity has come together to laud the amendments to the Medical Act that was passed in the Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday .

Senator Dr RA Lingeshwaran, who is also the former director of the Sungai Bakap Hospital shared the same sentiment. "Back in March 2024 when I highlighted the need to amend the Medical Act 1971, little did I realise how fast and how efficient the Health Ministry, Higher Education Ministry and AG’s Chambers will work on amending it,” he added.

Several MPs participated in the debate on the Bill, which seeks to amend provisions related to the registration of specialists and the recognition of qualifications and specialised training.Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad gave his assurances that amendments to the Act would be enforced as soon as possible after it was gazetted.

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