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The Sun
09-08-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Kampung Angkat Madani initiative boosts rural growth
PETALING JAYA: The government's Kampung Angkat Madani programme has helped close the development gap between rural and urban areas through a community-focused approach, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In a written parliamentary reply, he said RM1 million had been channelled to each village involved in the initiative, with an additional RM200,000 allocated for technical and vocational education and training (TVET) projects. These cover both physical and non-physical components. 'For physical projects, the focus was on building basic infrastructure such as roads, street lighting, internet access and water supply. 'The non-physical projects include health screening, on-site verification of assistance and educational guidance for children who have dropped out of school,' he said in reply to Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari (PH–Sungai Petani). Mohammed Taufiq had asked how the ministry was monitoring the programme's effectiveness in bridging the rural-urban gap in 2025. Anwar said the programme is monitored through the Madani Adopted Programme dashboard, a centralised platform where leadership teams track progress and submit monthly reports to the Implementation Coordination Unit of the Prime Minister's Department for follow-up action. He said the initiative had accelerated development in rural areas, ensured projects met local needs and delivered a broader impact to village communities. Overall, the programme is expected to directly improve the quality of life and socio-economic status of residents.
Malay Mail
01-08-2025
- Health
- Malay Mail
Dzulkefly: Over 400 contract medical officers decline permanent posts from 2023 to mid-2025, citing location and career concerns
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — A total of 414 contract medical officers rejected permanent appointments and resigned between 2023 and June 2025, according to the health minister. Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said this represents 3.5 per cent of the 11,901 officers offered permanent posts during that period. Key reasons included reluctance to serve in Sabah, Sarawak, and the Federal Territory of Labuan, a stronger preference for urban healthcare facilities, and concerns over career progression in specialist fields if posted to rural or remote areas. 'Personal factors such as family care responsibilities, health issues, logistics, and financial concerns also influenced their decisions,' he added in a written reply posted on the Parliament website today. Dzulkefly was responding to a question from Mohammed Taufiq Johari (PH–Sungai Petani) on the number of health officers leaving the Ministry of Health (MOH) due to lack of permanent placement. He said the ministry remains committed to retaining medical officers through various initiatives. These include an 8 per cent salary increase from December 1, 2024 and a further 7 per cent rise starting January 1, 2026, the filling of 4,352 permanent medical officer posts in 2025, and lateral appointments to Grade UD10, which offer better pay than Grade UD9. So far, 4,006 contract medical officers have been offered permanent appointments — 92 per cent of the 2025 target set by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. MOH has also expanded benefits such as Paid Study Leave with the Federal Training Award, the Specialist Training Programme with MOH scholarships, and the introduction of Pre-Publication Incentive Payments from 1 July 2025 for officers undergoing supervised work experience. The ministry is exploring cooperation with state governments to offer incentives aimed at retaining healthcare workers in the public sector. 'These measures are vital to maintaining a high-quality, comprehensive, and resilient national health system, while safeguarding the welfare of MOH staff,' Dzulkefly said.
