KUALA LUMPUR : The team behind the #HartalDoktorKontrak (HDK) movement said it is planning a symbolic “mass resignation” if the … More
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No permanent roles: Malaysian doctors will go on second strike next month
Four months after Malaysia’s contract doctors went on strike, the government is still falling short of guaranteeing them job security … More
HDK: 2-year extension for contract doctors a delay tactic
Move under Budget 2022 shows govt not taking issue seriously, it says. BUDGET 2022 | The Hartal Doktor Kontrak (HDK) … More
Gloucester mechanic retires after 75 years with same company
A 90-year-old mechanic who says he carried on working because it kept him young has retired after 75 years at … More
Contract doctors movement hopes KJ keeps promise to solve problems in 100 days
‘Discussions towards finding a solution will continue.’ The Hartal Doktor Kontrak (HDK) movement today (Srpt 22) said it will give … More
Contract docs look to unionise, warn of Hartal 2.0
PETALING JAYA : The Hartal Doktor Kontrak movement is now in the process of forming a union for junior doctors … More
Contract doctors’ protest: No disciplinary action against those involved – Dr Adham
KUALA LUMPUR : The government has given an assurance that no disciplinary action will be taken against any doctor or … More
Malaysian police to investigate contract doctors’ protest at Kuala Lumpur hospital
KUALA LUMPUR : Police will investigate a strike staged by contract doctors at Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) on Monday (Jul … More
Malaysian doctors stage walkout amid worsening Covid outbreak
Hundreds of junior doctors at state-run Malaysian hospitals staged walkouts Monday demanding better conditions as the country faces its worst … More
Dissatisfied with govt’s response, 5000 contract doctors to walk out
ABOUT 5,000 doctors will join the contract doctors’ strike set tomorrow as the government’s response on the issue is deemed … More
Despite PM’s offer, strike to go on, say contract doctors
PETALING JAYA : The contract doctors’ strike slated for July 26 will proceed despite the prime minister’s announcement that they … More
MMA: Contract extension for doctors shouldn’t be long-term solution, open up more permanent posts
KUALA LUMPUR : Contract extension announced by the government today for medical officers, dental officers and pharmacists is not a … More
Contract doctors to get 2-year extension, sponsored study leave
PETALING JAYA: Contract doctors, dentists and pharmacists will be offered a two-year contract of service and fully sponsored study leave … More
Why I quit with 24-hour notice – a contract doctor’s story
PETALING JAYA: The plight of contract doctors has been in the news for some time now, with stories of long … More
Doctors quitting, giving 24 hours’ notice, says group
PETALING JAYA: The Hartal Doktor Kontrak group says doctors are giving 24-hour notices, seemingly after being burnt out and frustrated … More
Malaysia government contract doctors frustrated over lack of job security, benefits as COVID-19 drags on
KUALA LUMPUR : Over the last year, a Malaysian health ministry contract doctor, who wanted to be identified only as … More
Respond in 26 days or we walk: doctors threaten strike over govt contract issues
#HartalDoktorKontrak group demand answers on career progression, criteria for permanent positions KUALA LUMPUR : The group of contract doctors behind … More
As strike looms, health minister says will bring contract doctors’ woes to Cabinet
KUALA LUMPUR : Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said today he will raise in Cabinet the issues prompting … More
Over 15,000 Contract Doctors Plan Strike Amid Crushing Epidemic
Contract medical officers are planning a day-long walkout on July 26 outside their respective government health care facilities in each … More
Contract doctors, hartal and Code Black – what it’s all about
PETALING JAYA: The problems faced by contract doctors have become a hot topic of discussion lately, both within the medical … More
Contract medical officers’ strike: What is it all about?
Frustrated contract doctors are finally speaking up on their pressing circumstances. KINIGUIDE | This instalment of KiniGuide looks at the … More
Nurses in the Philippines can’t go abroad, but there are few opportunities at home
Lorna Sianen Pagaduan was en route to a new nursing job in Libya when she “got stuck in Hong Kong … More
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