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Doctor No-Shows For Permanent Posts Hit Sabah, Sarawak

Malaysia Times desk Original: CodeBlue↗ 9/30 10:00 X
Doctor No-Shows For Permanent Posts Hit Sabah, Sarawak
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On Sept 28, many medical officers (MOs) didn’t report for duty for permanent posts in Sabah and Sarawak. Doctors unofficially reported zero MOs showing up in at least four hospitals; other facilities in both states reportedly saw 70% to 76% no-shows.

From the original report

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — Scores of medical officers failed to report for duty for permanent positions last Monday across various government hospitals and clinics in Sabah and Sarawak.

Posting on social media, government doctors reported either zero medical officers (MOs) reporting for duty at their facilities or fewer than the number of assigned postings.

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Originally published
Sep 30, 2026
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Sep 30, 2026
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