No disciplinary action to be taken against contract doctors over protest, says Health Minister

Published on 27 Jul 2021 7:40:39 PM

Disciplinary action will not be taken against the contract doctors who participated in the nationwide walkout on Monday (July 26), said Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.

The Health Minister said that when winding up his briefing on the nation's measures to address the Covid-19 pandemic in Parliament on Tuesday, explaining that the government's offer to allow contract medical officers to extend their term for another two-years was to allow for more time for the Health Ministry to table the relevant amendments on the Pension Act.

However, Opposition leaders remained dissatisfied, which led to a shouting match.

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