Senator volunteers to join any task force formed to investigate death of specialist


Emergency Department: Silhouettes of Doctors, Nurses and Paramedics Run and Push Gurney / Stretcher with Seriously Injured Patient towards the Operating Room. Modern Hospital with Professional Staff.

PETALING JAYA: A senator has volunteered to join any task force formed to investigate the death of a specialist doctor in Lahad Datu, Sabah.

Senator Dr RA Lingeshwaran - who was formerly the Sungai Bakap Hospital director - said he welcomed the statement by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzukefly that the 30-year-old pathology specialist's death should be investigated.

"If and when a task force is formed, I volunteer to be part of it without expecting any remuneration as part of my sevice to the nation," said Lingeshwaran in a statement on Monday (Sept 16).

"I have been receiving daily Whatsapp, emails and Tik Tok messages from many disgruntled Health Ministry staff on alleged bullying incidents in hospitals," he added.

It has been reported that a Hospital Lahad Datu pathology specialist 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.

On Sunday (Sept 15), Lahad Datu OCPD Asst Comm Dzulbaharin Ismail said police did not suspect foul play in the doctor's death.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Nation

Prolonged heavy rain causes riverbank to collapse, damaging two vehicles
Oil tanker on fire veers into opposite lane of Elite Highway
Man dies after motorcycle collides with road divider in Johor
Dungun crash: Father of injured victim forgives suspect and family
Dungun crash: Cops await for suspect's health report
UiTM student survives crash, tearfully remembers memories with friends
Chinese military ships docking in Malaysia is normal, says Tok Mat
King and Queen grace the 64th International Al-Quran recitation and memorisation assembly
Hundreds of devotees attend chariot procession at Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman Temple in Queen Street
Anwar urges Malaysians to engage in sports for better health

Others Also Read