KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) slammed the government over its apparent incomprehension in dealing with doctors’ welfare. MMA president Dr...
More than noodles: How the true star of Ramen Mob in Taman Desa is the tender and deeply flavourful ‘yakibuta’KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — The Malaysian Medical Association slammed the government over its apparent incomprehension in dealing with doctors’ welfare.
“The Ministry of Health’s response stating that RM9.16 is an ‘appropriate’ rate is an insult to not only doctors, but all healthcare workers in the country. Is the government even aware that there are waiters in the country who get paid a higher hourly rate than its doctors?” Dr Azizan asked via a statement.Contrary to the government’s explanation, Dr Azizan said that the amount is for 24 hours of work ; therefore, the RM220 should be divided by 24 hours.
“Entitlement to the various allowances depends on the doctor’s position and rank. Most doctors do not receive such allowances stated in the government’s reply,” she said.reported that the government turned down a request from the MMA for an increase in on-call allowances for doctors, stating that it is bound by a 2019 service circular by the Finance Ministry and Public Service Department .
“At the moment, the government is of the view that the current on-call allowances are appropriate as doctors enjoy many other allowances. They are critical service allowance , specialist incentive , and locum allowance to work off-duty hours .Dr Azizan said those at the Health Ministry, who were supposed to make decisions, may lack a clear understanding or are missing the accurate information needed to decide on the proposed increase.
“Early this year, the government’s explainer on on-call allowance published in the media was factually incorrect. The government had since not retracted its statement nor apologised for its mistake,” she explained.
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