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Thoughts

Rebuilding Confidence in Malaysia’s Medical Workforce

A recent report by Sinar Harian highlighted that only about 10 per cent of available positions for medical graduates in the Ministry of Health Malaysia were filled. The report raised concerns about the low uptake of public sector positions despite ongoing healthcare needs. This development has triggered renewed discussion about employment pathways, workforce distribution and long-term planning in the health… Continue reading Rebuilding Confidence in Malaysia’s Medical Workforce

Leadership, Public Health, Thoughts

A principled perspective on the roles of Public Health Medicine Specialists and PTD officers in the Ministry of Health

The discussion on whether Public Health Medicine Specialists (PPKA) can replace or assume roles currently held by PTD officers must be framed correctly. It is not fundamentally a question of replacement, but rather a question of role alignment, competency utilisation, and leadership development within a complex health system. Any modern health system functions best when professional expertise and administrative competence… Continue reading A principled perspective on the roles of Public Health Medicine Specialists and PTD officers in the Ministry of Health

Statistics, Thoughts

Causality, the Philosophy, Evaluation, and the Tawhidic View

Understanding causality is essential in everyday life because it shapes how people make decisions, assign responsibility, and anticipate outcomes. From simple actions such as taking medicine to relieve pain, to complex choices like implementing public health policies, people rely on assumptions about cause and effect. When these assumptions are unclear or mistaken, decisions may be ineffective or harmful. Reflecting on… Continue reading Causality, the Philosophy, Evaluation, and the Tawhidic View