Sibu Hospital Archives

28 April 2026

Letter

Nationalism In Malaysia’s Health Service — Specialist

I had to beg for almost 2 years just to obtain an office as the neurosurgery HOD. Over the next 5 years, no additional furniture was provided. If the “atasan” were truly nationalistic, wouldn't they equip their workers with basic necessities to function?

25 February 2025

Malaysia

Minister Acts On Sibu Hospital Anaesthesiology Doctor Shortage

Health Minister Dr Dzul tells Parliament that he has taken immediate action to resolve the shortage of medical officers in anaesthesiology and intensive care at Sibu Hospital, saying he has already alerted the Health DG and deputy DG (medical).

21 February 2025

Letter

Crisis In Anesthesiology And Intensive Care At Sibu Hospital — Doctor

A doctor highlights a crisis of manpower shortages in medical officers within anesthesiology and intensive care at Sibu Hospital, leading to overworked doctors and compromising patient safety. "The shortage of MOs in Sibu has reached critical levels."

9 December 2024

Letter

Response To Sibu Hospital Medical Officer’s Letter — Wong Kai Ping

A member of the public criticises a Sibu Hospital medical officer's grievances, citing instances where patients have been redirected or dismissed prematurely, creating the impression that "the focus is more on reducing workload than providing proper care."

5 December 2024

Letter

Help, I’m Forced To Work Every Day — Sibu Hospital Medical Officer

A medical officer at Sibu Hospital cries for help, saying that many doctors there are forced to work every day, including weekends and public holidays. "Yes, you are paid for passive on-call claims, but who likes to be forced to work excessive hours?"

27 June 2023

Malaysia

Sibu Hospital’s Eye Clinic Currently Facing Staff Shortage

The eye clinic at Sibu Hospital, Sarawak, is currently short of specialists and medical officers – due to staff resignations or moving for their Master's – causing longer wait times. But this situation is expected to be temporary until middle or end July.

8 March 2023

Malaysia

Sarawak Patients Travel Hundreds Of Kilometres For Medical Treatment

Sibu MP Oscar Ling Chai Yew said Sibu and Miri residents are forced to travel to Kuching for radiotherapy and cardiac treatment, resulting in fatalities for many cardiac patients.

11 March 2022

Malaysia

Amid Staff Outbreaks, SGH And Sibu Hospital Struggle Keeping Non-Covid Services

Sarawak General Hospital and Sibu Hospital are facing at least 5% reduction of their health care workforce over Covid quarantine, straining capacity to maintain elective care.

27 December 2021

Opinion

2021 From The Eyes Of A Junior Medical Officer In East Malaysia

People need to know that in Sibu, wards were extremely crowded, patients were waiting to receive intensive care, and oxygen ports were insufficient.

13 October 2021

Malaysia

Sibu Hospital Completes Modular ICU With 10 Beds

Sibu Hospital’s field hybrid modular ICU will begin operations after checks and certification are complete.

Tag: Sibu Hospital

Nationalism In Malaysia’s Health Service — Specialist

Minister Acts On Sibu Hospital Anaesthesiology Doctor Shortage

Crisis In Anesthesiology And Intensive Care At Sibu Hospital — Doctor

Response To Sibu Hospital Medical Officer’s Letter — Wong Kai Ping

Help, I’m Forced To Work Every Day — Sibu Hospital Medical Officer

Sibu Hospital’s Eye Clinic Currently Facing Staff Shortage

Sarawak Patients Travel Hundreds Of Kilometres For Medical Treatment

Amid Staff Outbreaks, SGH And Sibu Hospital Struggle Keeping Non-Covid Services

2021 From The Eyes Of A Junior Medical Officer In East Malaysia

Sibu Hospital Completes Modular ICU With 10 Beds

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

Report: Treasury Wants RM3b Cut To Health Ministry’s 2026 Budget

Too Many Agencies Involved In Doctor Workforce Pipeline: Health DG

Take Action Against Retail Blood Testing In Pharmacies — FPMPAM

Don’t Blame MOH Alone For Health Workforce Shortages — MMA