PSM urges govt to absorb contract workers, pay them civil servant wages.

UPDATED 3.21PM | JPKK accuses govt of disguising permanent positions as fixed-term contract roles.

Those meeting criteria but can't be recruited will be listed as reserve candidates.

Ministry's reminder comes amid rumours that contract doctors will strike. 

Group sends memorandum to Anwar calling for end to contract system.

Rembau hopeful Tinagaran says he will work towards that objective if elected.

Group says cleaners, security guards not getting minimum wage.

They want the contract system abolished and Covid-19 allowances.

Deputy health minister says they resigned for various reasons.

Cleaners, guards not compensated despite prior engagements with govt.

The offers will be extended to other contract doctors.

It is working with the authorities to resolve all issues concerning contract healthcare workers in the country.

'I am appealing to these doctors under contract schemes to be patient and calm,' says the minister.

They include among others 82 science officers, 4,472 nurses and 2,249 assistant medical officers.

It could save the government up to RM500 million, says Tanjong Malim MP.

Malaysian Medical Association hopes Health Ministry will provide clarity on selection criteria.

Police say the worker fell on the road while his motorcycle was dragged about 2km from the scene.