Consider This: Healthcare Workforce — Overworked, Undervalued, and Leaving?

Malaysia’s healthcare workers are at a breaking point, with burnout and resignations threatening the sustainability of our medical system. In response, the Health Ministry has proposed some workforce reforms, including a shorter one-year housemanship, an easing of entry requirements for nurses, and a premature cancellation of the Waktu Bekerja Berlainan (WBB) system. But will these reforms ease the burden or create new challenges? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Datuk Dr Kalwinder Singh Khaira, President of the Malaysian Medical Association, which is the main representative body for all registered medical practitioners in Malaysia.