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The Sun
12-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Exco orders probe into baby's 11-hour wait at hospital
MELAKA: The Melaka Health Depertment has been ordered to conduct an immediate investigation into an allegation that a 22-month-old baby girl with a high fever suffered a seizure after waiting 11 hours for treatment at Melaka Hospital yesterday. State Health, Human Resources and Unity Committee chairman Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem said although he was abroad on official duty, he was aware of the viral case and had ordered a thorough investigation to be conducted. 'I have contacted the Melaka Health director (Dr Ruzita Mustaffa), as well as the top management of Melaka Hospital and have requested an investigation into this matter. At the same time, I hope no one will make any assumptions until the case is resolved,' he said when contacted by reporters today. Earlier, a 13-minute video went viral on social media showing a baby crying in pain, drawing sympathy from netizens. Many netizens left comments calling for an investigation into the case, with some claiming that such incidents had occurred too many times and should be brought to an end immediately. Meanwhile, the baby's mother, Siti Aishah Rahim, 27, stated on her Facebook page that she and her mother arrived at the Emergency and Trauma Department of Melaka Hospital at 2.30 pm on Saturday after her eldest daughter 22-month-old Siti Farha Adelia Mohd Firdaus suddenly developed a fever. She said upon arrival, a nurse took her daughter's blood sample but left her unattended, as the baby's temperature rose steadily to 38, 39, and eventually 40 degrees Celsius. 'I kept asking, but the only response I received was to wait until my baby had a seizure at 1 am yesterday (Sunday), causing her body to stiffen,' she said. The baby was then transferred from the Green Zone to the Yellow Zone after her condition worsened before doctors attempted to stabilise her.
New Straits Times
12-05-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Probe ordered after baby suffers seizure following 11-hour wait at Melaka Hospital
MELAKA: The Melaka Health Depertment has been ordered to conduct an immediate investigation into an allegation that a 22-month-old baby girl with a high fever suffered a seizure after waiting 11 hours for treatment at Melaka Hospital yesterday. State Health, Human Resources and Unity Committee chairman Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem said although he was abroad on official duty, he was aware of the viral case and had ordered a thorough investigation to be conducted. "I have contacted the Melaka Health director (Dr Ruzita Mustaffa), as well as the top management of Melaka Hospital and have requested an investigation into this matter. "At the same time, I hope no one will make any assumptions until the case is resolved," he said when contacted today. Earlier, a 13-minute video went viral on social media showing a baby crying in pain, drawing sympathy from netizens. Many netizens left comments calling for an investigation into the case, with some claiming that such incidents had occurred too many times and should be brought to an end immediately. Meanwhile, the baby's mother, Siti Aishah Rahim, 27, said on her Facebook page that she and her mother arrived at the Emergency and Trauma Department of Melaka Hospital at 2.30pm on Saturday after her eldest daughter 22-month-old Siti Farha Adelia Mohd Firdaus suddenly developed a fever. She said upon arrival, a nurse took her daughter's blood sample but left her unattended, as the baby's temperature rose steadily to 38, 39, and eventually 40 degrees Celsius. "I kept asking, but the only response I received was to wait until my baby had a seizure at 1am yesterday (Sunday), causing her body to stiffen," she said. The baby was then transferred from the Green Zone to the Yellow Zone after her condition worsened before doctors attempted to stabilise her. – Bernama
New Straits Times
12-05-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Exco orders probe into claim ill baby left untreated for 11 hours at Melaka Hospital
MELAKA: The Melaka Health Depertment has been ordered to conduct an immediate investigation into an allegation that a 22-month-old baby girl with a high fever suffered a seizure after waiting 11 hours for treatment at Melaka Hospital yesterday. State Health, Human Resources and Unity Committee chairman Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem said although he was abroad on official duty, he was aware of the viral case and had ordered a thorough investigation to be conducted. "I have contacted the Melaka Health director (Dr Ruzita Mustaffa), as well as the top management of Melaka Hospital and have requested an investigation into this matter. "At the same time, I hope no one will make any assumptions until the case is resolved," he said when contacted today. Earlier, a 13-minute video went viral on social media showing a baby crying in pain, drawing sympathy from netizens. Many netizens left comments calling for an investigation into the case, with some claiming that such incidents had occurred too many times and should be brought to an end immediately. Meanwhile, the baby's mother, Siti Aishah Rahim, 27, said on her Facebook page that she and her mother arrived at the Emergency and Trauma Department of Melaka Hospital at 2.30pm on Saturday after her eldest daughter 22-month-old Siti Farha Adelia Mohd Firdaus suddenly developed a fever. She said upon arrival, a nurse took her daughter's blood sample but left her unattended, as the baby's temperature rose steadily to 38, 39, and eventually 40 degrees Celsius. "I kept asking, but the only response I received was to wait until my baby had a seizure at 1am yesterday (Sunday), causing her body to stiffen," she said. The baby was then transferred from the Green Zone to the Yellow Zone after her condition worsened before doctors attempted to stabilise her. – Bernama
The Star
01-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Melaka philanthropist celebrates 77th birthday, vows to continue charitable work
MELAKA: Prominent Melaka philanthropist and retired lawyer Datuk Tan Hor Sam has declared he has no plans to slow down his charitable work as he celebrated his 77th birthday surrounded by family, friends, and well-wishers. "I'm not done yet and want to share more good vibes with the locals. "My devotion is to continue serving the people, and I take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you who have supported me along the way," Tan said in an interview on Thursday (May 1). His birthday celebration at a leading hotel here was graced by notable figures including MP for Kota Melaka Khoo Poay Tiong, Melaka Health, Human Resources and Unity Committee Chairman Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem, Kota Laksamana assemblyman Low Chee Leong, Bandar Hilir representative Leng Chau Yen, and former Penang police chief Comm Datuk Wira Chuah Ghee Lye. As part of the occasion, Tan presented monetary contributions to two vernacular schools and various non-governmental organisations, further demonstrating his unwavering commitment to education and social welfare. Tan, a UK-trained Barrister-at-Law, managed a legal firm in Kuala Lumpur for 18 years before returning to Melaka. Since then, he has held honorary roles in over 30 associations encompassing sports, cultural, religious, and educational fields. Between 1978 and 1986, he also played a key role in the development of new facilities for vernacular schools in Kuala Linggi and Kuala Lumpur. Tan said his birthday is a moment he will treasure as an opportunity to share happiness with others. "I will continue my philanthropic duties for as long as I am able," he said. His wife, Datin Koh Bee Chu, expressed her joy at celebrating the milestone alongside the community. "We are so blessed to mark this day with those who matter most. "This celebration is a memory we will hold close to our hearts forever," she added.
