Kuala lumpur: The Ministry of Health (MOH) assured that the appointment process for Hospital Visitors' Board Members (ALPH) nationwide will be reviewed, said its Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said that the process will also be streamlined in terms of eligibility criteria and contributions to society, in line with the national public health policy.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Dr. Dzulkefly emphasized his commitment, along with the MOH, to continuously strengthen the integrity and credibility of the national health system. This involves appointing appropriate, credible, and principled community representatives. He made these remarks in light of the recent viral appointment of an individual as an ALPH Rembau, which reportedly conflicted with current health policies promoted by the MOH.

Dr. Dzulkefly confirmed that the individual in question was no longer serving as an ALPH Rembau and admitted that there had been an error in the screening process, particularly concerning the career background of the appointed candidate. He acknowledged that this oversight had considerably impacted public perception of the MOH.

He further disclosed that the MOH received 2,860 nominations from various sources, including hospitals, state health exco members, and community leaders, for 143 hospitals nationwide. Dr. Dzulkefly clarified that each nomination he reviewed underwent a screening process that included evaluations and recommendations from their respective state representatives.