The Minister shall appoint in respect of every government psychiatric hospital—
Minister
“Minister” means the Minister charged with the responsibility for health;
a Medical Director who shall be the person in charge; and
Medical Director
“Medical Director” means— (a) the Medical Director of a psychiatric hospital appointed under subsection 5(1) or section 6, as the case may be, and includes a Deputy Medical Director appointed under the section; and (b) the Head of Psychiatry appointed under subsection 5(2);
a Deputy Medical Director.
Where any part of any premises is appointed as a government psychiatric hospital under section 3, the Minister shall appoint in respect of such part, a Head of Psychiatry who shall be the person in charge.
government psychiatric hospital
“government psychiatric hospital” means any premises appointed to be a government psychiatric hospital under section 3;
The person to be appointed under subsection (1) or (2) shall be a medical officer and preferably a psychiatrist.
medical officer
“medical officer” means a registered medical practitioner in the service of the Government of Malaysia;
Appointment of Medical Director and Deputy Medical Director of private psychiatric hospital
private psychiatric hospital
“private psychiatric hospital” means any premises licensed as a private psychiatric hospital under the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 1998;