(1) (a) and (b) The following table reflects the details in this regard
No |
Year |
Applications Received |
Successfully Registered |
Percentage Registered |
aa |
2010 |
369 |
324 |
87.80% |
bb |
2011 |
238 |
237 |
99.58% |
cc |
2012 |
349 |
216 |
61.89% |
dd |
2013 |
527 |
275 |
52.18% |
ee |
2014 |
541 |
412 |
76.16% |
ff |
2015 |
383 |
336 |
87.73% |
2016 |
142 |
135 |
95.07% |
(c) The reasons for unsuccessful applications are due to the following:
(2) (a) and (b) Yes, there is a target processing time of six weeks. The specified period entail assessment of applications for regulatory compliance, administrative compliance and submission to the relevant committee for consideration. Upon approval of the application, it takes 21 days to finalise applications for registration.
(c) The delays are influenced by the following:
(d) The process of reviewing and considering applications from foreign qualified practitioners is being reviewed with the aim of eliminating the delays.
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