SEVERAL associations want to meet Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin to resolve issues over the implementation of a new shift system at government health clinics.

In a joint statement today, the associations strongly objected to the implementation of the new shift system by the Health Ministry.

The statement was jointly issued by the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA), Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs), Malaysian Pharmaceutical Society (MPS), Malaysian Nurses Association (MNA), Malaysian Nurses Union (MNU) and Peninsular Malaysia Health Ministry Drivers’ Union (KPPKKSM).

“Decisions on matters involving staff are an important factor that needs to be given serious attention, as they’re the key people and main contributors towards the success of an organisation’s plans”, the statement read.

Meanwhile, an online survey on the implementation of the shift system, which was conducted by the MMA from May 22 to 28, showed that 92% of the 9,320 respondents objected to the implementation of the shift system.

The statement said the objection was over the lack of staff and infrastructure, which would require more detailed assessment and research to enable the new system to be implemented smoothly. – Bernama, June 17, 2020.