PETALING JAYA: The death of a specialist doctor in Lahad Datu, Sabah must be investigated further, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
"I have had zero tolerance towards bullying since 2018 and shall remain steadfast on this policy, as there are some cases in hand," he said in an X post on Monday (Sept 16).
"All Health Ministry staff deserve a safe and just working environment," he added.
It has been reported that the doctor, a pathology specialist with Hospital Lahad Datu, died as a consequence of alleged workplace bullying.
Her family blamed the Health Ministry after she was found dead in her rental unit on Aug 29.
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The 30-year-old was head of the Chemical Pathology Unit of the hospital's Pathology Department.
On Sunday (Sept 15), Lahad Datu OCPD Asst Comm Dzulbaharin Ismail said police did not suspect foul play in the doctor's death.
He also said they were aware of claims on social media by the deceased’s family that she had taken her life because she was a victim of bullying.
However, he said they would leave it to the health authorities to investigate the bullying claims.
Those suffering from problems can reach out to: the Mental Health Psychosocial Support Service (03-2935 9935 or 014-322 3392); Talian Kasih (15999 or WhatsApp 019-261 5999); Jakim’s Family, Social and Community care centre (WhatsApp 0111-959 8214); and Befrienders Kuala Lumpur (03-7627 2929, or visit www.befrienders.org.my/centre-in-malaysia a full list of numbers and operating hours).
