Dr Tay Tien Yaa Archives

22 January 2025

Malaysia

No Workplace Bullying In Lahad Datu Specialist’s Death: Task Force

The task force investigating specialist Dr Tay Tien Yaa’s death found no evidence of bullying or excessive workload. Chairman Borhan Dollah believes Dr Tay might have faced struggles as a "city girl" in adjusting to Lahad Datu, a "relatively remote" town.

8 October 2024

Letter

Addressing The Mental Health Crisis In Malaysia’s Medical Profession: Time For Action — Dr Prem Kumar Shanmugam

Malaysians must remember that the pressure in the medical profession has always been present. What has changed is that people are now more aware, and it is imperative that we take concrete steps to address it.

7 October 2024

Malaysia

Dr Tay’s Family Lacks Confidence In Task Force

Dr Tay Tien Yaa's family questions the lack of a legal advisor on the task force probing the specialist's death and if the team is truly independent. The family also slams the absence of a response to a Sept 12 Sispaa complaint against bullying of Dr Tay.

4 October 2024

Malaysia

Offer Ex-Gratia Payment To Dr Tay’s Family, Kota Melaka MP Tells Government

Kota Melaka MP Khoo Poay Tiong urges the government to offer a substantial ex-gratia payment to Dr Tay Tien Yaa's family, amid "extraordinary circumstances" surrounding the specialist's death. An ex-gratia payment doesn't require admission of liability.

3 October 2024

Letter

Dr Tay Tien Yaa’s Suicide Has Exposed Flaws In Health Care System — Members Of The Board Of Visitors Of Putrajaya Hospital

Two members of the Board of Visitors of Putrajaya Hospital says the death of Lahad Datu specialist Dr Tay Tien Yaa from suicide is not an isolated incident, but reflects "long-standing workplace bullying and mental health problems within Malaysia’s health care system."

3 October 2024

Malaysia

Family May Sue Government Over Specialist’s Death, Claims She Worked 14 Hours A Day

Lahad Datu Hospital pathologist Dr Tay Tien Yaa’s family lawyer says they may file a lawsuit over the specialist’s death. At a press conference with MCA’s Michael Chong, Dr Tay’s brother claims his late sister was forced to work 14 hours straight daily.

2 October 2024

Malaysia

MOH Launches Independent Inquiry Into Lahad Datu Hospital Pathologist’s Death

MOH has launched an independent inquiry into the death of a pathology specialist from Lahad Datu Hospital and overall bullying in MOH. The Special Investigation Team, which comprises six members outside MOH, is chaired by former JPA DG Borhan Dollah.

18 September 2024

Malaysia

PN Demands Independent Review Of HWCITF Report On Health Worker Bullying

PN MPs' Health Committee calls for an independent body to review HWCITF's report on the bullying of health care workers in MOH, besides asking for bullying cases to be reported in stakeholder engagement sessions by the Health parliament committee.

Tag: Dr Tay Tien Yaa

No Workplace Bullying In Lahad Datu Specialist’s Death: Task Force

Addressing The Mental Health Crisis In Malaysia’s Medical Profession: Time For Action — Dr Prem Kumar Shanmugam

Dr Tay’s Family Lacks Confidence In Task Force

Offer Ex-Gratia Payment To Dr Tay’s Family, Kota Melaka MP Tells Government

Dr Tay Tien Yaa’s Suicide Has Exposed Flaws In Health Care System — Members Of The Board Of Visitors Of Putrajaya Hospital

Family May Sue Government Over Specialist’s Death, Claims She Worked 14 Hours A Day

MOH Launches Independent Inquiry Into Lahad Datu Hospital Pathologist’s Death

PN Demands Independent Review Of HWCITF Report On Health Worker Bullying

‘Zero Pending’, Zero Safety, Zero HCWs: The Burning Crisis At Queen Elizabeth Hospital — Health Worker

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UMMC Denies Radiation Exposure Caused Staff Cancer ‘Cluster’

Ampang Hospital’s IT System Down For 33 Hours In First Huge Outage

Too Many Agencies Involved In Doctor Workforce Pipeline: Health DG