The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has called on the government to prioritize improving nurses' working conditions and pay rather than relaxing entry requirements for nursing programs to address the nation's nurse shortage. While acknowledging the urgency of the situation, MMA president Datuk Dr Kalwinder Singh Khaira emphasized the importance of maintaining Malaysia's internationally recognized healthcare standards. He urged regulators to thoroughly evaluate the decision, which will be in effect for the next two years, and ensure all alternatives have been considered, proposing instead to focus on better remuneration, reasonable work hours, and career development opportunities to attract and retain nurses.
: The Malaysian Medical Association has called on the government to focus on improving nurses’ working conditions and remuneration, rather than lowering entry requirements for diploma in nursing programmes, to address the country’s nurse shortage .
“Nurses are vital members of the healthcare team, working alongside doctors and being relied upon to play a crucial role in patient care. MMA further recommended increasing student intake at public nursing schools to sustainably address the shortage, while maintaining the quality of nursing standards.
NURSE SHORTAGE HEALTHCARE STANDARDS WORKING CONDITIONS REMUNERATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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