27-07-2025
Doctor accused of serial misconduct, molestation to face Health Ministry probe
KUALA LUMPUR: The case of a Penang doctor allegedly involved in repeated indecent acts will be escalated to the Health Ministry senior medical leadership for immediate assessment and action.
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.
