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Malaysia Health Ministry Faces 1,176 Driver Vacancies, Including Ambulance Posts

The Health Ministry had 1,176 unfilled driving posts at 30 September, including ambulance roles, with recruitment expected to begin in stages from April 2027.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 2 November 2026 – Malaysia’s Ministry of Health had 1,176 vacant vehicle-driver posts as of 30 September, including positions linked to ambulance services, according to figures attributed to the ministry. Of 8,863 General Service Assistant (Driving) positions, 7,687 were filled, and the remaining vacancies are expected to be filled in stages from April 2027, subject to completion of recruitment.

The shortfall matters beyond staffing plans because ambulances and other health-service vehicles depend on qualified drivers to support public facilities. The ministry’s planned procurement of 400 new ambulances under Budget 2027 addresses vehicles; it does not, by itself, resolve the separate driver vacancies. The available figures do not quantify any effect on response times or patient outcomes.

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