Doctor accused of serial misconduct, molestation to face Health Ministry probe
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the case would be referred to the Health director-general, with further action to be taken based on expert advice and investigation outcomes.
"I will immediately notify the director-general.
"Cases like this fall under the responsibility of the director-general or deputy director-general for medical," he told reporters after attending the book launch of Crisis and Community: Covid-19 in Malaysia here today.
He said the ministry takes such allegations seriously and follows up on every complaint lodged, even if the outcomes are not always made public.
"If a complaint is made, we act on it.
"Every case is followed through.
"The public may not always see it, but we have internal mechanisms, including a dedicated committee, to address such matters," he said.
The doctor in question was reportedly arrested on July 22 for allegedly molesting a female patient at a private clinic in Bayan Baru.
It is understood that the same individual had previously been detained several times over similar allegations of indecent behaviour at a hospital in George Town.
He was first arrested on Feb 27 for allegedly behaving inappropriately towards a 21-year-old female patient.
Reports suggest the medical officer convinced the patient to undress under the pretext of conducting heart checks, without the presence of a female nurse.
He was released on police bail on March 2, but was detained again on March 7 in connection with the same offence.
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