workplace bullying Archives

13 August 2026

Letter

When The Accused Becomes The Victim: The Workplace Danger We Must Discuss — Dr James Jeremiah

A workplace dispute escalates, perhaps over promotion, performance, or personal conflict. An allegation of sexual harassment is then made. Almost immediately, he may be suspended, isolated, and presumed guilty in practice, even if not in principle.

12 March 2026

Malaysia

Dzulkefly: ‘360-Degree’ Information Needed Before Confirming Bullying In Kuala Krai Doctor’s Death

Dr Dzul says "360-degree" information is needed before deciding if bullying had led to the death of a Kuala Krai houseman. The health minister also tells HODs and hospital directors not to use house officers as an "extra pair of hands" for daily chores.

21 August 2025

Malaysia

MOH’s New Workplace Bullying Guidelines: Department Heads Must Protect Victims From Retaliation

MOH is the first ministry to release workplace bullying guidelines. The guidelines require HODs to protect bullying victims from retaliation, like transfers. The definition of psychological bullying includes "intentionally imposing excessive workloads."

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.

10 November 2023

Malaysia

Eight Health Worker Bullying Cases Under Investigation: MOH

MOH’s MyHelp channel received 195 complaints by health workers from Oct 1, 2022-Oct 16, 2023. Only 4% (8 cases) are under investigation for potential bullying, as the other 187 complaints were classified non-bullying (relocation/ placement issues etc).

25 October 2023

Malaysia

Mandate KPIs For Hospital Administrators To Tackle Bullying: Balik Pulau MP

Balik Pulau MP Muhammad Bakhtiar Wan Chik says the MOH should establish a roadmap to combat housemen bullying, alongside KPIs for hospital administrators and regular third-party audits in all hospitals.

18 October 2023

Malaysia

Zaliha Vows No Compromise On Health Worker Bullying

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa vows no compromise on bullying of health care workers, urging them to use the MyHelp bullying complaints channel. An NST editorial says MyHelp and HWCITF aren't working, otherwise doctors wouldn't be writing to the press.

19 June 2023

Malaysia

HWCITF Was Formed After Houseman’s Death. Now, Two More Health Workers Have Died.

HWCITF issued recommendations last August after the death of a Penang Hospital houseman in April 2022. Since then, two health workers – both in Selangor – died this month. A medical officer says stigma against mental health persists in the health service.

10 May 2023

Malaysia

Workplace Violence Against MOH Staff Rose Before Pandemic

Incidents of workplace violence against MOH staff increased by 196% from 167 cases in 2017 to 494 cases in 2019, before dropping to 321 cases in 2020 and 260 cases in 2021 during the Covid-19 pandemic.

21 March 2023

Malaysia

MMA: Hold Department Heads Responsible For Health Worker Bullying

MMA wants a thorough investigation into the alleged bullying and sexual harassment of housemen at Sungai Buloh Hospital’s O&G dept, saying it proposed at the Feb town hall with the health minister to hold HODs responsible for bullying in their department.

Tag: workplace bullying

When The Accused Becomes The Victim: The Workplace Danger We Must Discuss — Dr James Jeremiah

Dzulkefly: ‘360-Degree’ Information Needed Before Confirming Bullying In Kuala Krai Doctor’s Death

MOH’s New Workplace Bullying Guidelines: Department Heads Must Protect Victims From Retaliation

Dr Tay’s Family Lacks Confidence In Task Force

Eight Health Worker Bullying Cases Under Investigation: MOH

Mandate KPIs For Hospital Administrators To Tackle Bullying: Balik Pulau MP

Zaliha Vows No Compromise On Health Worker Bullying

HWCITF Was Formed After Houseman’s Death. Now, Two More Health Workers Have Died.

Workplace Violence Against MOH Staff Rose Before Pandemic

MMA: Hold Department Heads Responsible For Health Worker Bullying

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