Dzulkefly Pledges Health Services Commission, But With Limited Powers
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Malaysia's Health Minister, Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, has committed to establishing a Health Services Commission (SPK). The commission is planned to help manage health services in the country in a more systematic manner.
However, Dr Dzulkefly said the SPK will not have the power to create new posts. The commission also cannot draft pension schemes or determine emoluments, namely the salaries and benefits received by staff. This means that several important decisions concerning health workers still need to be made by other parties.
The decision has drawn attention from various quarters, as the issues of staff shortages and welfare of workers in the health sector are often discussed. So far, further details regarding the structure and establishment date of the SPK have not been fully disclosed.
Sources: CodeBlue
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