Contract extension for 14,000 doctors, pharmacists to cost RM1.2 billion, says Zafrul | The Malaysian Insight

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Contract extension for 14,000 doctors, pharmacists to cost RM1.2 billion, says Zafrul

Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz government has agreed to extend the contracts of about 14,000 medical doctors, dentists and pharmacists for a period of two years, an exercise that will cost the government RM1.2 billion. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, July 26, 2021.

THE government has agreed to extend the contracts of about 14,000 medical doctors, dentists and pharmacists for a period of two years which will involve a financial implication of RM1.2 billion, Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said. This is a follow-up to the government’s decision for contract-appointed medical officers, dental officers and pharmacists to be offered contractual appointments for a period of two years after completing the compulsory service period to ensure continuity of service and preparation for specialist studies.

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Illogical. 1) The incremental cost is RM7k per person 2)Earlier figure mentioned 23,000 on contract Very confusing

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