Govt set on amending Medical Act, fixing parallel pathway issue

BernamaPublished: Apr 26, 2024 2:08 PM

The Health Ministry (MOH) stands by its decision to amend the Medical Act 1971 (Act 50) to bridge the gap between the parallel pathway programme (PPP) and the local medical degree programme, despite objections.

Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said after an engagement session with the Higher Education Ministry (MOHE), they found it was necessary to amend the act.

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