Budget 2027

Budget 2027: Health Ministry gets RM47.7bil allocation, contract doctor issue to end

Published on 9 Oct 2026 5:18:55 PM

The Health Ministry’s allocation will rise to RM47.7bil under Budget 2027, up from RM46.5bil.

Tabling the budget on Friday (Oct 9), Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said more than 9,000 contract doctors would be offered permanent posts in 2027, including those who successfully complete their housemanship and qualify for permanent medical officer positions.

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