Medical student group thank govt for continuing public scholarships, suggests ways to boost Malaysia’s healthcare in long run

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — The Malaysian Medics International today expressed its support and gratitude to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa for continuing public scholarships for medical students in the country amid talks that it may be stopped.

“The investment in the education of healthcare professionals is crucial for the well-being of our nation and it will yield significant benefits for our society in the long run,” MMI said in a statement. It said the initial decision to discontinue the PSD scholarships for medical students was made based on a 2019 study by the Health Ministry that projected an over-supply of medical officers from 2026 to 2030, without taking into account the nationwide decrease of healthcare professionals since the pandemic.

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