Long queues and waiting lists in government hospitals suggest there is a shortage of medical resources. Despite this, many contract medical officers are unable to secure permanent employment in public service. Dr Ong Siu Ching, Executive Co-chair of the Malaysian Medics International discusses their plight and options to find employment elsewhere.

Image Credit: Nabilah Khalil | Shutterstock.com

Produced by: Arleen Webber

Presented by: Lyn Mak, Noelle Lim, Roshan Kanesan

Download the BFM mobile app. Stay at home and stay up-to-date.

Tags:  covid-19,  vaccine,  pandemic,  immunisation,  herd immunity,  contract medical staff,  medical officers,  government hospitals,  Government/Regulatory/Policy Making,  Healthcare, Pharma, Biotech,  Politics, News, Current Affairs,  Health