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Free Malaysia Today
26-04-2025
- Health
- Free Malaysia Today
Task force to confirm on-call duty allowance hike, says Dzulkefly
Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad previously said his ministry had received approval to increase the on-call duty allowance for health workers. PETALING JAYA : A task force chaired by former health director-general Dr Abu Bakar Sulaiman is expected to decide on the increase in on-call duty allowance for health workers by June, says health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the task force is in the final stage of discussions on the matter, Bernama reported. 'I understand the burden carried by health workers. We hope a decision can be reached soon. 'I personally hope a decision can be reached by May because I know they work very hard,' he said at a press conference in Kelantan today. The on-call duty allowance, or Etap, is compensation for additional responsibilities carried out by medical officers in treating patients while on call at hospitals after normal working hours. Previously, Dzulkefly was reported as saying his ministry had received approval to increase the allowance for health workers. 'We have already received approval for the increase. We just need to announce the amount. I have been asked to wait for the announcement,' he said.
The Sun
26-04-2025
- Health
- The Sun
ETAP issue expected to be resolved by June
KOTA BHARU: The issue regarding the increase in On-Call Duty Allowance (ETAP) for health workers is expected to be finalised by June at the latest, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said a committee chaired by Tan Sri Dr Abu Bakar Sulaiman, who is a former Health Director-General, is currently in the final stages of negotiations before the decision is finalised. 'The committee is actively discussing and is currently in the final phase of negotiation. We hope a decision can be reached soon. 'I understand the workload of health workers who work around the clock, and hope that all processes can be completed by June at the latest,' he told a press conference after opening the state-level 2025 MADANI Afiat Programme in Tunjong, here, today. Dr Dzulkefly said this when asked to comment on the latest developments regarding the on-call allowance for health workers. He said the welfare of health workers has always been a priority for him since helming the ministry. 'Waiting is torture. I hope this matter can be concluded in May because I know they are working very hard. We have reached the end of the discussion. God willing, this time we will resolve the matter,' he said. It was previously reported that the Health Ministry had received approval to increase ETAP for health workers. ETAP is compensation for the additional responsibilities carried out by Medical Officers in treating patients while on-call at hospitals after normal working hours.
Malay Mail
26-04-2025
- Health
- Malay Mail
Decision on medical officers' on-call allowance hike likely by June, says health minister
KOTA BARU, April 26 — The issue regarding the increase in on-call duty allowance (Etap) for medical officers is expected to be finalised by June at the latest, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said a committee chaired by Tan Sri Dr Abu Bakar Sulaiman, who is a former health director-general, is currently in the final stages of negotiations before the decision is finalised. 'The committee is actively discussing and is currently in the final phase of negotiation. We hope a decision can be reached soon. 'I understand the workload of health workers who work around the clock, and hope that all processes can be completed by June at the latest,' he told a press conference after opening the state-level 2025 Madani Afiat Programme in Tunjong, here, today. Dzulkefly said this when asked to comment on the latest developments regarding the on-call allowance for health workers. He said the welfare of health workers has always been a priority for him since helming the ministry. 'Waiting is torture. I hope this matter can be concluded in May because I know they are working very hard. We have reached the end of the discussion. God willing, this time we will resolve the matter,' he said. It was previously reported that the Health Ministry had received approval to increase Etap for health workers. Etap is compensation for the additional responsibilities carried out by medical officers in treating patients while on-call at hospitals after normal working hours. — Bernama
New Straits Times
26-04-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Health Minister: Task force to resolve on-call duty allowance hike by June
KOTA BARU: The issue regarding the increase in On-Call Duty Allowance (ETAP) for health workers is expected to be finalised by June at the latest, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said a committee chaired by Tan Sri Dr Abu Bakar Sulaiman, who is a former Health director-general, is currently in the final stages of negotiations before the decision is finalised. "The committee is actively discussing and is currently in the final phase of negotiation. "We hope a decision can be reached soon. "I understand the workload of health workers who work around the clock, and hope that all processes can be completed by June at the latest," he told a press conference after opening the state-level 2025 Madani Afiat Programme in Tunjong, here, today. Dzulkefly said this when asked to comment on the latest developments regarding the on-call allowance for health workers. He said the welfare of health workers has always been a priority for him since helming the ministry. "Waiting is torture. "I hope this matter can be concluded in May because I know they are working very hard. We have reached the end of the discussion. "God willing, this time we will resolve the matter," he said. It was previously reported that the Health Ministry had received approval to increase ETAP for health workers. ETAP is compensation for the additional responsibilities carried out by Medical Officers in treating patients while on-call at hospitals after normal working hours.
Barnama
26-04-2025
- Health
- Barnama
ETAP Issue Expected To Be Resolved By June
KOTA BHARU, April 26 (Bernama) -- The issue regarding the increase in On-Call Duty Allowance (ETAP) for health workers is expected to be finalised by June at the latest, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said a committee chaired by Tan Sri Dr Abu Bakar Sulaiman, who is a former Health Director-General, is currently in the final stages of negotiations before the decision is finalised. "The committee is actively discussing and is currently in the final phase of negotiation. We hope a decision can be reached soon. "I understand the workload of health workers who work around the clock, and hope that all processes can be completed by June at the latest," he told a press conference after opening the state-level 2025 MADANI Afiat Programme in Tunjong, here, today. Dr Dzulkefly said this when asked to comment on the latest developments regarding the on-call allowance for health workers. He said the welfare of health workers has always been a priority for him since helming the ministry. "Waiting is torture. I hope this matter can be concluded in May because I know they are working very hard. We have reached the end of the discussion. God willing, this time we will resolve the matter," he said. It was previously reported that the Health Ministry had received approval to increase ETAP for health workers. ETAP is compensation for the additional responsibilities carried out by Medical Officers in treating patients while on-call at hospitals after normal working hours.
