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Focus Malaysia
17-07-2025
- Health
- Focus Malaysia
Can coma patients be sent home from public hospital—what is the procedure?
CAN a patient who is in a come just be wheeled out of a hospital and be deprived of further medical care? This seems to be the scenario facing the unfortunate family of a young accident victim, as highlighted in Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau's social media feed, which tells of a heart-wrenching story a young accident victim in Johor's Sultanah Aminah hospital. According to the Tuaran MP, the victim was from his constituency but more pertinently, the victim was in a coma and that the hospital had informed the next of kin that he was about to be discharged. The former Sabah deputy chief minister also said the victim's family are at a loss on how to deal with this scenario. How is the victim going to be moved from the hospital, let alone transported to his home state of Sabah? What sort of assistance was the family going to receive to aid in the victim's recovery? Tangau further claimed he has personally communicated this case to Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad who vowed to take necessary action. Dr Dzulkefly had also asked to be updated. The Sabahan lawmaker pleaded to the relevant hospital administrators to NOT move the victim till he has made a recovery or at the very least, conscious. He also reached out to the public at large for donations to help with the daily care of the victim, which was very costly. The post has already generated 2.9k likes, over 1k comments and 629 shares highlighting that many Malaysians' heartstrings have been tugged. So under what circumstances can the hospital release a patient still in a coma? Quite a few commenters were shocked that a patient in a coma could be discharged. Amid the many well-wishers and prayers for a speedy recovery, the former state trade and industry minister provided a gut-wrenching update. The chief administrator at the Sultanah Aminah Hospital said that the victim had officially been declared 'brain dead', hence the decision to release him. This has been agreed upon by the Health Minister who agreed with the decision was also accepted by the victim's next of kin. It is tragic for certain but such episodes highlight the need for greater healthcare facilities alongside properly trained staff to care for the ill and infirm. However, it does appear that all proper procedures had been followed in this case and the relevant authorities have had to make the painful decision to discharge a brain dead patient. One can be assured that there will be many more such instances cropping up as the health crisis in the country continues to worsen, with facilities as well as professional caregivers in drastic short supply. ‒ July 17, 2025 Main image: Facebook/Wilfred Madius Tangau
The Star
26-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Tangau steps down as Sabah Electricity chairman after term ends
KOTA KINABALU: Former federal minister Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau has ended his tenure as chairman of Sabah Electricity (SE), following the conclusion of his contract on June 16. "To all friends, June 16, 2025, was my last day as chairman of Sabah Electricity. This means today is the eighth day I am no longer chairman," he confirmed in a Facebook post on Monday (June 23), noting that his contract was not renewed. Tangau, also a former Deputy Chief Minister of Sabah, served as SE chairman since 2023 and expressed gratitude for the opportunity, thanking the federal and state governments for their trust during his tenure. In a detailed post, Tangau explained his decision to take on the challenge despite warnings, acknowledging that SE, rebranded under his leadership from Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB), had long been viewed as problematic. "Many told me to stay away from (then) SESB, saying it could destroy my political career. But I accepted the post, not for prestige, but as a responsibility to the people of Sabah and Labuan who have long suffered from electricity issues," he wrote. During his two-year tenure, Tangau implemented reforms to enhance integrity, transparency, and service delivery, including initiatives that led SE to receive the MS ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System certification, making it one of only three GLCs in Sabah to achieve this standard. He also highlighted technological advancements such as the implementation of smart meters, the introduction of self-meter reading (SMR) in rural areas like Kiulu, and other digitisation efforts aimed at reducing billing complaints. Another significant achievement under his leadership was the reduction of the System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) from 1,000 minutes in 2012 to 220 minutes in 2024, with some areas reaching single-digit figures. "Still, I must be honest, Sabah remains at risk. Our power generation reserve margin is below 12%, when it should be at least 30%," he warned, cautioning that the state could face rationing or blackouts if urgent measures are not taken. Tangau, who is the Tuaran MP and former United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko) president, recently launched the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Lahad Datu, touted as the largest in Southeast Asia, with a 100MW capacity designed to stabilise electricity supply on the east coast. 'We also successfully signed a Gas Sales Agreement (GSA) with PETRONAS on June 30, 2024. The development of another new Gas Power Plant with a capacity of 120MW under a tripartite cooperation involving Sabah Electricity, PETRONAS, and Sabah Energy Corporation (SEC). Also, the restoration of the Tenom Pangi Hydro Power Station's operation in May 2025 after nearly three years of non-operation,' he pointed out. Tangau noted that the company's rebranding was necessary to meet the government's goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. 'This is also a sign of the company's commitment to greener, more sustainable, and environmentally friendly energy sources,' he said. He apologised to SE staff for his frequent calls and surprise visits, sometimes on weekends and late at night. 'I appreciate all your dedication. That is why I fought for workers' rights in the last Board Meeting I chaired. I hope this is not the end of all our efforts. Continue to work hard; this is a continuous struggle with no end. 'However, I would like to invite all parties to place their trust in our staff and the company. They have the capability. What they lack is simply trust,' he wrote. He also advised the public not to repeat the cycle of objections that had previously stalled key infrastructure projects, including the Kaiduan and Liwagu dams, as well as the proposed 300MW coal power plant. 'These objections have ultimately led to the electricity shortages we are experiencing today. Let us not repeat past mistakes,' he advised. Quoting a familiar proverb, he added, 'It takes a village to raise a child.' In the same spirit, he said, 'Sabah Electricity needs the support and involvement of all stakeholders, from leaders to users, to work together in securing long-term solutions and stability for Sabah and the Federal Territory of Labuan.' He ended his post thanking Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the Finance Minister for entrusting him to lead SE, as well as Tenaga Nasional Berhad chairman Tan Sri Abdul Razak Majid, his deputy chairman, Board of Directors members, chief executive officer, senior management officers, SE staff, and stakeholders. 'I'm signing off,' he wrote.
