KUALA LUMPUR: The findings of the independent special task force on the death of a pathology specialist in Lahad Datu will be made public once completed, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (pic).
The Health Minister added that the announcement could be made before the end of the three months allocated for the investigation.
"Although the task force was set up in early October, it officially began its probe on 1 November. They have been given three months to complete their probe before submitting it to the ministry,” said Dr Dzulkefly.
“However, we may not need to wait until the end of January. If the task force completes its probe earlier, we will hold a press conference to disclose their findings. We are transparent and have nothing to hide," he said.
Dr Dzulkefly said this at a press conference after launching the International Medical Device Exhibition and Conference 2024 on Tuesday (Dec 10).
He added that the Cabinet would also be briefed on the findings of the task force, which is headed by former Public Service Department director-general Tan Sri Borhan Dollah.
On Aug 29, Hospital Lahad Datu pathology specialist Dr Tay Tien Yaa was found dead following allegations of workplace bullying.
She was the head of the hospital’s Chemical Pathology Unit and lived alone in her rented accommodation.
Her family reportedly discovered evidence in her WhatsApp conversations regarding her workload and treatment.
The task force is responsible for investigating the circumstances of Dr Tay's death and determining whether bullying exists at Lahad Datu Hospital, specifically in the Pathology Department.
This includes identifying types of bullying and the factors contributing to such behaviour within the Health Ministry.
