Further Clarification Needed on the Discontinuation of Scholarships for Medical-Related Programmes

We refer to the above matter. This is a press statement released by Malaysian Medics International (MMI) to seek clarification of the discontinuation of scholarships for medical-related programmes as we strive towards establishing a conducive environment that nurtures the growth and development of healthcare professionals in Malaysia.

We call upon the Public Service Department, or better known as Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA), other relevant stakeholders and distinguished policymakers to consider the following:

  1. Clarify the implementation of the current plan

  2. Review policies on human resource planning in the healthcare sector

This press statement is endorsed by

  • Malaysian Pharmacy Students' Association (MyPSA)

  • Malaysian Dental Students' Association (MDSA)

  • Asian Medical Students’ Association (AMSA) Malaysia

  • UM Medical Society (UM MEDSOC)

  • Military Medicine National Defence University of Malaysia (MILIMEDS NDUM)

  • Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia Student Association (NUMed SA)

Should you would like to endorse the press statement above as medical, dentistry or pharmacy students, please get in touch with respective medical university societies for more information. The official press statement has been sent to all societies before.

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