SHAH ALAM: Tunku Azizah Hospital (HTA) has terminated the services of a MySTEP personnel who is alleged to have been involved in a scam that caused losses totalling RM47,120, involving 190 house officers, Sinar Harian reports.
The Malay language daily reported that the hospital's managed had said, in a statement, that the firm action was followed by a full restriction of the individual’s access to the hospital’s systems and facilities to safeguard data security, departmental integrity and the welfare of the doctors.
“HTA stresses that no cash collection or transfers to staff members’ personal accounts are permitted for any official matter, including reimbursement of emoluments or course fees.
“The MySTEP personnel was also never authorised by HTA in relation to financial matters,” the statement.
According to the statement, engagement sessions were also held with the affected house officers to hear their complaints and to gather complete transaction information to assist further investigations.
The case has been reported to the police and a full investigation is under way, it added.
“HTA will give full co-operation to the authorities to ensure investigations are carried out transparently and fairly.
“HTA will not compromise with any staff member involved in integrity misconduct or any criminal activity that affects the welfare of other staff and the good name of the Health Ministry,” it said.
The statement added that HTA continues to prioritise the welfare of its workforce in its efforts to provide the best healthcare services to the public.
“We greatly appreciate the dedication of the house officers who serve around the clock, and we will not allow the hospital’s integrity to be tarnished by the irresponsible actions of any individual,” it said.
