Malaysian medical body raises alarm over high doctor ‘no-show’ rate in Sabah, Sarawak
One day2 outlets reported this in 2 reports over 1 day
All 2 reports on Thu, 1 October 2026
What it is about
Sivanaesan LetchumananMalaysian medical bodyMalaysian Medical AssociationMMASabahSarawakEast MalaysiaDatuk AmarMalaysianEast Malaysia, Malaysia (General), MalaysiaPeninsular Malaysia, Malaysia (General), MalaysiaMalaysiaPetaling, Malaysia (General), Malaysia
Who published it, and when
original reportfirst to report
South China Morning Post
thestar.com.my
1 Oct, 05:54over 4 hours1 Oct, 09:41
How it spread - 2 original reports
Thu, 1 October 2026
2 reports- South China Morning Post05:54first to report
The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has expressed concern over reports of high “no-show” rates among medical officers assigned to permanent postings in Sabah and Sarawak. The medical body urged the government to take action by reverting to a percentage-based allowance and introducing incentives to attract and retain healthcare workers in East Malaysia. MMA president Sivanaesan Letchumanan pointed to reports which said that a number of medical officers failed to report for their permanent...
- thestar.com.my09:41
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has expressed concern over reports of high "no-show" rates among medical officers assigned to permanent postings in Sabah and Sarawak.