Currently, under the present system, all MOs in public healthcare, whether they choose the MMED (local masters) programme or the parallel pathway (Royal Colleges) programme to specialise, are required to apply for HLP which is a government scholarship.
In an effort to increase the number of specialists next year, the Health Ministry has allocated RM200 million in scholarships to be awarded to medical officers, nurses and paramedics to undergo long and medium-term training whilst in service.
