Malaysia's Health Ministry under fire for extravagant Hari Raya celebration during worker's hardships
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Get ready for some hot tea, folks! The Health Ministry of Malaysia has found itself in a pickle, following the lavish Hari Raya event they hosted on Tuesday. Amidst the hardships faced by the healthcare workforce, who are said to be taking home subpar pay and working themselves to the bone, this extravaganza left a sour taste in many mouths.
This sparked a mini-revolt, with notable singers like Siti Nurhaliza and Jamal Abdillah taking the stage for the star-studded Majlis Sambutan Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2025, where Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim made an appearance.
In the heat of the storm, Siti Nurhaliza swooped in to clarify her role – she performed for free (lucky us, right?). Health Minister, Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, recognized the backlash and even welcomed the criticism, stating on social media that this calls for improvements within the system for our hardworking healthcare heroes.
On the down-low, Dr Dzulkefly didn't name names, but one singer reportedly graced the stage without a penny in her pocket, as an ode to the Prime Minister, as well as the tireless healthcare warriors stationed at the headquarters.
These warriors, he explained, weren't just from the Health Ministry, but extended to other agencies, ministries, universities, and private sectors that form the backbone of Malaysia's healthcare system.
On a serious note, however, there are some real issues at play here. In recent times, healthcare workers have been grappling with underpayment, overtime without adequate remuneration, and insane workloads. It's about time we spruce up the system, amen?
Oh, and let's not forget the constant headaches caused by administrative roadblocks. Delays or denials in claims for financial support or essential equipment due to inadequate allocations? Talk about salt in the wound!
But wait - there's more! Hartal Doktor Kontrak, a group championing the cause of healthcare workers, claims that our health ministry's leadership is stuck in the Stone Age, oblivious to the struggles of the frontline warriors. Events like this Hari Raya extravaganza, laced with large chunks of pomp and circumstance, don't exactly help mend fences.
Lastly, there have been whispers about contractual terms for healthcare workers, causing waves in terms of job security and overall employment conditions. But let's save that for another day.
In light of the rampant discontent, Dr Dzulkefly promised to keep the hammer swinging on these systemic issues. Let's hope the medicine he prescribes will help ease their pain!
- Despite the extravagant Hari Raya event hosted by the Health Ministry of Malaysia, there's a growing concern about the underpaid and overworked healthcare workers.
- Even after the controversy surrounding the event, Siti Nurhaliza, a notable singer, performed for free, showing support for the healthcare heroes.
- The Health Minister, Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad, acknowledged the backlash and welcomed the criticism, emphasizing the need for improvements in the health-and-wellness sector.
- The health-and-wellness sector in Malaysia faces several challenges, including inadequate pay, excessive workloads, administrative roadblocks, and outdated leadership that fails to address the struggles of frontline workers.
