The Impact of the Amendments of the Medical Act 1971 [Act 50] in 2024 on the Implementation of Specialist Training Programmes by the Ministry of Health
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Due to ongoing and unresolved disputes over the recognition of specialist training programmes and specialist registration, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Higher Education sought legal opinion from the Attorney General's Chambers. Following the legal opinion, both Ministries proposed a joint memorandum to the Cabinet to amend the Medical Act 1971 [Act 50]. This article outlines the need for these amendments, their content, and their impact on specialist training programmes conducted by the Ministry of Health.
Authors: Hirman Ismail, Mohd Azman Yacob, Mohamed Hirman Abdullah, Ahmad Badruridzwanullah Zun, Sabrizan Osman, Siti Baizura Amran, Nur Ainina Idris, Farah Ruwaida Fakhrul Ruzi, Siti Norsyazwanis Jalaluddin, Badiuzzaman Abd Kadir, Faarhana Che Arshad, Nor Akmal Hakim Kamarulzaman
Institutions: Ministry of Health, Government of Malaysia
Language: English
Subfield: Economics and Econometrics
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4407703474