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Health Ministry Defends Merit-Based Selection for Advanced Specialist Training Programme

Malaysia's Health Ministry has reaffirmed that its Advanced Specialist Training Programme selection process adheres to strict merit-based criteria and transparent procedures, rejecting claims that 123 applicants were unfairly denied places due to performance appraisal requirements.

By Rajesh Kumar · 20 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Malaysia's Health Ministry Tackles Specialist Shortage With Bureaucratic Reforms

Malaysia's Health Ministry is moving toward resolving administrative barriers hindering specialist training, as the nation grapples with an estimated 11,000-specialist shortage affecting both public and private healthcare systems.

By Rajesh Kumar · 19 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Health Ministry Defends Merit-Based Selection for Advanced Specialist Training Programme

Malaysia's Health Ministry Tackles Specialist Shortage With Bureaucratic Reforms

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