Summary
- Nurse incentives increased from RM100 to RM200 monthly.
- New nurses offered permanent appointments.
- Ministry expands recruitment and career opportunities.
KUALA LUMPUR, October 13 — The Health Ministry is strengthening nurse recruitment and retention through improved salaries, allowances and career opportunities.
As Malaysia faces growing concerns over nurses seeking employment overseas. Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the Post-Basic Incentive has doubled from RM100 to RM200 monthly.
Alongside salary adjustments under the Public Service Remuneration System. The ministry will also maintain the 42-hour working week for shift nurses.
While expanding training, promotions and flexible placement arrangements. Dzulkefly confirmed that newly recruited nurses are now offered permanent appointments instead of contracts.
With recruitment efforts being accelerated to fill existing vacancies.
