The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has expressed concern over reports of high “no-show” rates among medical officers assigned to permanent postings in Sabah and Sarawak.
The medical body urged the government to take action by reverting to a percentage-based allowance and introducing incentives to attract and retain healthcare workers in East Malaysia.
MMA president Sivanaesan Letchumanan pointed to reports which said that a number of medical officers failed to report for their permanent...
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Malaysian medical body raises alarm over high doctor ‘no-show’ rate in Sabah, SarawakThe Malaysian Medical Association is calling for allowances and incentives to attract and retain healthcare workers in the Bornean statesPublished: 1:54pm, 1 Oct 2026The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has expressed concern over reports of high “no-show” rates among medical officers assigned to permanent postings in Sabah and Sarawak. The medical body urged the government to take action by reverting to a percentage-based allowance and introducing incentives to attract and retain healthcare workers in East Malaysia. MMA president Sivanaesan Letchumanan pointed to reports which said that a number of medical officers failed to report for their permanent postings on Monday.0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:00AI-generated voice