PETALING JAYA: A doctor with the Mediviron Group of Clinics has resigned following outcry over his comments about Kelantan ruler Sultan Muhammad V that were deemed offensive.
In a statement on Wednesday (Jan 9), Mediviron Group's management said the doctor has apologised for his comments.
"He has agreed to bear sole and full responsibility for his comments and therefore has resigned from his post as resident doctor of the Klinik Mediviron branch in Jalan Raja Harun, Kajang, with immediate effect," it said.
The management added that it regrets the statement made by the doctor, which had hurt the feelings and sensitivities of the people.
"His comments were made in his own personal capacity, and do not reflect whatsoever the views, opinions and values of the staff and management of the Klinik Mediviron group," the statement read.
"The values we instilled for 33 years in providing the best service by our doctors and nurses encompass various races and are based on the principles of the Rukun Negara," it added.
On Tuesday (Jan 8), three companies - Cisco ASEAN, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) and Pemandu Associates - also suspended employees who allegedly insulted the monarchy on social media.
The remarks came in the wake of Kelantan Ruler, Sultan Muhammad V, announcing he was stepping down as the King on Sunday (Jan 6).
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