KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — Amendments to the Medical Act 1971 will recognise the Health Ministry (MOH) as a specialist training institution, similar to local higher learning institutions.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — The Health Ministry (MOH) maintains impartiality in recognising specialist training programmes, whether for local medical graduates or through parallel pathways, including sponsorship for these programmes.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — The proposal paper addressing issues concerning the Professional Advanced Degree Training Programme, or parallel pathway for cardiothoracic surgery, will be presented by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad to the Cabinet on June 5.

PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — The Cabinet has been informed about the need for minor amendments to existing laws to resolve the parallel pathway issue, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

HULU SELANGOR, April 28 — The Health Ministry (MOH) stands by its decision to amend the Medical Act 1971 (Act 50) to bridge the gap between the parallel pathway programme (PPP) and local medical degree programme, despite objections from some parties.