THE shocking revelation that a large number of “floating contract medical officers” are in limbo between being housemen and medical officers is not surprising, “No placements for housemen” (The Star, April 23). In fact, it seems like this issue is part of the symptoms of a larger disease plaguing the Health Ministry. The hope then was to find an amicable solution to this issue before these contract house officers make the step up to the position of medical officers. While this disorganisation is extremely frustrating, it is not limited to the ministry alone but is also seen in the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC). The Health Ministry should work hand in hand with the Malaysian Medical Council to ensure these junior doctors get to progress smoothly in their careers without bureaucracy holding them back.

Source: The Star April 25, 2019 00:11 UTC