KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — At least two women have filed police complaints of sexual harassment against a head of department (HOD) at a heart hospital in the capital city.
The first report was lodged by a female cardiothoracic surgery trainee last May over an incident that allegedly occurred in her superior’s office in the hospital, after which the HOD was immediately instructed to go on leave.
Shortly after the accused perpetrator went on leave around mid-May, another woman – a nurse at the hospital – came forward against the same man and filed a sexual harassment complaint with the police.
“I’m worried for the safety of all female doctors and trainees in that hospital,” an anonymous source told CodeBlue, adding however that the HOD has been absent from work for over two months until today.
Police reportedly visited the hospital during the course of investigations. CodeBlue understands that the cardiac centre is also conducting an internal inquiry into the sexual harassment allegations.
The source claimed that the cardiothoracic surgery trainee was under pressure by certain parties to retract her police report.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Commissioner Fadil Marsus confirmed that two police reports on alleged sexual harassment in the cardiac centre were lodged on May 12 and May 25 this year respectively.
“Following that, investigations were conducted based on standard operating procedures. The cases have been referred to Bukit Aman’s legal division for advice and further instructions. Investigation papers will subsequently be sent to the deputy public prosecutor for perusal and further instructions,” Fadil told CodeBlue when contacted yesterday.
In response to CodeBlue’s questions, the cardiac centre said it was currently reviewing the sexual harassment claims internally, in accordance with its established policies and procedures.
“As this process is ongoing, we are unable to comment on the specifics at this stage, as doing so may compromise its integrity, confidentiality, and the fairness of the process to all parties involved,” the hospital told CodeBlue in a statement yesterday.
“** cooperates fully with the relevant authorities as required by law, and we are not in a position to comment further on the specifics of any law enforcement activity relating to this matter.
“** is committed to maintaining a safe and respectful workplace for all staff. We have established policies, reporting channels, and disciplinary procedures in place to address any concerns raised, including those relating to harassment, and every report received is treated seriously and managed in accordance with our governance framework.”
(** refers to the hospital’s name that has been redacted by CodeBlue).
This is the second hospital to be hit with news of sexual harassment complaints in a single week, after the director of a government hospital in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, was accused of sexually harassing at least two female subordinates.
The alleged perpetrator was replaced by an acting hospital director, who was appointed last Monday, after the former was transferred to the Sabah state health department (JKNS).
The transfer occurred one whole year after he continued going to work at the hospital as usual despite the first complaint by a staff member in July 2025, followed by a second alleged sexual harassment incident in October 2025 involving another woman, who is a medical doctor.
Warisan politicians were the first to publicly highlight the sexual harassment allegations in the Kota Kinabalu hospital on July 22.
JKNS said in a statement the next day that a special committee appointed by the Ministry of Health (MOH) has completed investigations into the matter, but didn’t specify the findings.
