SEREMBAN: There is no moratorium on the intake of nurses, says the Public Service Department (PSD). In fact, the department said approval had been given to a gradual intake of another 3,343 nurses following requests from the Health Ministry. The PSD said any additional requests for new nurses would depend on the government’s human resources policy and the ministry’s financial standing. “A moratorium is in place on the appointment of nurses but we are nevertheless applying for additional positions to be given for nurses. He also said that there were 3,500 nurses waiting to be employed but there were only 980 vacancies.

Source: The Star June 03, 2019 23:15 UTC