PETALING JAYA: The husband of the late Dr Tay Tien Yaa is still looking for answers and a detailed explanation of the findings by the special task force formed to investigate her death.
Low Teck Khaang said the task force had little engagement with the family before coming to its conclusion.
“We barely got the opportunity to discuss (with members of the task force).
“What was explained last week does not adequately address our doubts.
“What my late wife told me differs from the findings,” he was quoted by Berita Harian as saying.
“We also haven’t been given the chance to review the full report and hope the health ministry can release it so that we can review it in detail,” Low said.
The special task force announced last Wednesday that the pathologist, who is believed to have committed suicide last August, was never bullied by her department head as claimed.
Task force chairman Borhan Dollah said they found no evidence to support claims that Tay had been mistreated by her department head.
Borhan also said the investigation found no evidence of conflict between her and the department head, as confirmed through interviews with colleagues and subordinates.
Documentary evidence showed there were no issues related to her being overburdened with work, Borhan had added.
Low today claimed that the task force seemed to have focussed more on official documents while overlooking “other evidence”, without elaborating further.
“The investigation may not have been thorough enough. We also weren’t informed about the press conference held to conclude the matter,” he added.
Tay, a pathologist at Lahad Datu Hospital, died on Aug 29. Her sister alleged that bullying, immense pressure and an excessive workload might have been factors leading to her death.
The Malaysian Medical Association subsequently urged the health ministry and Sabah health department to expedite a thorough investigation into the matter, expressing concern over the mental health and well-being of doctors in the public healthcare system.
