An Open Letter To The Sabah Chief Minister: Sarawak Is Investing In Its Future Doctors, But Why Is Sabah Still Falling Behind? — An Exhausted Doctor
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A doctor practising in Sabah wants the state government to match Sarawak’s investment in local medical graduates, calling for scholarships and better rural infrastructure, housing and financial incentives to stem the exodus of doctors.
From the original report
Sabah’s shortage of medical officers demands a stronger, faster, and more accountable response from the state’s leaders.
Behind every unfilled position are patients waiting for treatment, families travelling long distances for care, and health care workers carrying increasingly difficult workloads. The consequences reach far beyond hospital staffing charts.
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- Nov 6, 2026
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