Thursday, April 19, 2012

Bill to strengthen Malaysian Medical Council tabled in Parliament

The Star KUALA LUMPUR: A Bill, which aims to strengthen the Malaysian Medical Council and enhance the regulation of the medical profession, was tabled for first reading at the Dewan Rakyat on Thursday.

Deputy Health Minister Datuk Rosnah Abdul Rashid Shirlin tabled the Medical (Amendment) Bill 2012.

The proposed amendment introduces the establishment of a Medical Qualifying Committee to look into the accreditation of qualifications of both local and international training institutions.

The Bill also seeks to establish the council as a corporate body.

The council may enter into contracts and acquire or lease property, as it deems fit.

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