Senator Urges Abolition of Contract System for All Healthcare Staff
A member of the Senate, Senator Lingeshwaran, has urged the government to completely abolish the contract system in the national healthcare service. He emphasized that this step must be taken to ensure the welfare of all healthcare staff is guaranteed and that the national healthcare system becomes more stable.
According to the proposal, the abolition of this contract system should not be limited to medical doctors alone. It must encompass all other categories of healthcare staff, including pharmacists, dentists, and other allied health professional groups.
The contract system practiced previously has often been associated with issues of career uncertainty for young staff. Many parties believe that by offering permanent positions, the government can retain the best talent in the public sector and prevent the migration of the workforce to the private sector or abroad.
Furthermore, this effort is seen as an important step to improve the quality of services in government hospitals and clinics. With better job security, healthcare staff can focus entirely on patient care without having to worry about their employment status.
The Ministry of Health Malaysia is now expected to examine this proposal in greater depth. The government must find a sustainable solution to ensure that the national healthcare system is capable of meeting the needs of Malaysians in the future.