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Malaysian Health Ministry's New Hours Spark Outrage

1/20/2025

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The Malaysian Health Ministry is under fire for its controversial Waktu Bekerja Berlainan (WBB) system, which aims to shorten doctors' hours but at the cost of their salaries. With the pilot program launching on February 1 in seven hospitals, the Malaysian Medical Association and other stakeholders express deep concerns over the potential decline in healthcare quality and the well-being of medical staff.

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Story summary

The Malaysian Health Ministry is under fire for its controversial Waktu Bekerja Berlainan (WBB) system, which aims to shorten doctors' hours but at the cost of their salaries. With the pilot program launching on February 1 in seven hospitals, the Malaysian Medical Association and other stakeholders express deep concerns over the potential decline in healthcare quality and the well-being of medical staff.