The Malaysian Cabinet has cancelled the proposed Waktu Bekerja Berlainan (WBB) shift system for doctors and dentists in government healthcare facilities. This decision allows for more comprehensive studies on the impact of the proposed system. A special task force will be set up to review the scheduling of working hours and strengthen healthcare service delivery.
KUALA LUMPUR: The proposed Waktu Bekerja Berlainan shift system has been cancelled by the Cabinet pending further studies by the government, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.“The Cabinet decided to cancel the pilot WBB project to allow a more thorough and comprehensive study,” said Dr Dzulkefly in a brief statement issued on Friday night.
“The terms of reference of this task force are in relation to strengthening the delivery of healthcare services to the people and the scheduling of working hours. Under Budget 2025, it was also announced that their on-call allowance rate has been raised by between RM55 and RM65.
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