Anwar: Government to fill 4,352 healthcare vacancies within 2025
He said the move comes in response to the urgent needs within the country's healthcare sector.
'There have been complaints about critical vacancies, particularly involving doctors.
'So we've decided that while services must improve, there is also a clear need to bring in new and contract doctors,' he said.
Anwar made the remarks during a special announcement, broadcast live across major television channels and social media platforms. — Bernama
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