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New Straits Times
14-07-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Health Ministry approves Pre-Gazette Specialist Incentive Payment
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has approved a new incentive payment, the Pre-Gazette Specialist Incentive Payment, for medical officers undergoing supervised work experience following the completion of specialist training. The Health Ministry said the payment would begin as soon as a medical officer starts their supervised work experience. Supervised work experience refers to the mandatory probationary period during which medical officers, after completing their specialist training, are supervised by a senior medical officer to ensure they are fully competent in fulfilling their roles as specialists. The ministry said the rate would be equivalent to the existing Specialist Incentive Payment and would be determined based on the medical officer's grade (Grades 10 to 14). "Before the Medical Act 1971 was amended in 2024, this process was known as the specialist gazette process, where the medical officer would only receive the Specialist Incentive Payment after completing the gazettement. "The implementation of the Pre-Gazette Specialist Incentive Payment is in line with the Medical Act 2024 (Amendment) (Act A1729), which came into force on July 1," it said today. The ministry said the incentive recognises the responsibilities and workload of medical officers during their supervised work experience, which involves performing duties comparable to those of a qualified specialist. It said specialist training programmes in the country were now more regulated with the enforcement of the amended act. Medical practitioners previously affected by issues surrounding the recognition and registration of specialties, particularly in cardiothoracic surgery, family medicine, plastic surgery and generic pathology, can now be considered for registration. "The ministry is committed to strengthening the national health system and hopes that all medical officers can continue to contribute to the well-being of society," it said.
The Star
02-07-2025
- Health
- The Star
Dzul: Amendments beefed up medical profession
PETALING JAYA: The enforcement of the Medical Regulations (Amendment) 2025 and Medical (Amendment) Act 2024 (Act A1729) came into force yesterday. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad ( pic ) said this significant achievement is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen governance, transparency and inclusiveness in the medical profession. 'The amendment to the Medical Regulations provides the necessary legal framework to implement the provisions of the amended Act. 'It creates a clear and consistent path for the recognition and registration of specialists trained through the parallel pathway programme and local specialist training. 'The amendment clarifies the role and responsibilities of the Malaysian Medical Council in ensuring that all practitioners with certain qualifications are assessed fairly and transparently,' he said in a statement. Dzulkefly also said the membership of the council have been strengthened to be more equitable in terms of its composition in accordance with the current status of the health workforce.
BusinessToday
01-07-2025
- Health
- BusinessToday
Malaysia Enforces Medical Regulations (Amendment) 2025 To Strengthen Healthcare Governance
The Health Ministry has officially enforced the Medical Regulations (Amendment) 2025, following the implementation of the Medical Act (Amendment) 2024 (Act A1729). This move marks a significant step in enhancing governance, transparency and inclusivity within the nation's medical profession. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad announced that the amendments establish a clear legal framework for implementing provisions in the amended act, offering consistent pathways for the recognition and registration of specialists trained via the parallel pathway and local specialist training. The amendments also clarify the roles and responsibilities of the Malaysian Medical Council and enhance the structure and membership of the Malaysian Medical Council to reflect current healthcare workforce needs, particularly in the public sector. Key improvements include a more transparent and regulated evaluation process for local specialist training programs, ensuring qualified professionals are assessed fairly and registered to serve the public effectively. This aims to boost public confidence and ensure consistent competency standards across all training routes. Dr Dzulkefly emphasised the ministry's ongoing collaboration with key stakeholders to drive health system reforms under the MADANI framework. He also expressed appreciation to medical associations and legal experts for their contributions to this milestone reform. Related
The Star
01-07-2025
- Health
- The Star
Amendments to Medical Regulations and Act come into force today
PETALING JAYA: Effective Tuesday (July 1), the enforcement of the Medical Regulations (Amendment) 2025 and the Medical (Amendment) Act 2024 [Act A1729] has officially commenced. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad stated that this significant achievement is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen governance, transparency, and inclusiveness in the country's medical profession. "The amendment to the Medical Regulations provides the necessary legal framework to implement the provisions of the amended Act. It creates a clear and consistent path for the recognition and registration of specialists trained through the Parallel Pathway programme and local specialist training. "The amendment clarifies the role and responsibilities of the Malaysian Medical Council (MPM) in ensuring that all practitioners with certain qualifications are assessed fairly and transparently," he said in a statement. He also noted that the structure and membership of the MPM have been strengthened to be more equitable in terms of its composition, in accordance with the current status of the health workforce, particularly in the public sector. Additionally, the amendment provides a strong legal basis for all local specialist training programmes to ensure they are recognised and administered more systematically. This, Dzulkefly pointed out, would enable specialists who were previously in limbo to be assessed and registered, thereby serving the people better. Apart from that, the amendment would increase access to high-quality specialist care and strengthen public confidence as all specialists serving in the health system are assessed against consistent standards of competence regardless of their training pathway. "The ministry's management and I will continue to engage with stakeholders, empower innovation, and implement reforms that ensure our health system remains resilient, inclusive, and future-proof," he said. In light of this, Dzulkefly expressed appreciation to the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia (AMM), Malaysian Association for Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery (MATCVS), National Council of Professors (MPN), Malaysian Medical Association (MMA), Malaysian Medical Council (MMC), training institutions, legal experts, and policy-making partners who have contributed to this important reform.
