Former Sabah hospital director demands fairness in sexual harassment probe

Former Sabah hospital director seeks fairness in sexual harassment probe, claims his lawyer Joan Goh. Goh clarifies that her client is not seeking special treatment but rather transparency and a clear explanation for the serious administrative action taken against him. The Health Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, affirmed the ministry's stance in transferring the former director to a medical officer position to prevent disruption during investigations.

Meanwhile, Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun announced an ongoing investigation into sexual harassment allegations involving the hospital director, which came to light through a viral video featuring local politicians. Goh's firm has already submitted a formal complaint to the Health Ministry, challenging the transfer and demanding details about the investigation's findings and the authority behind the decision.

The attorney argues that removing her client from his position late in his career could severely impact his professional reputation. Furthermore, Goh raises concerns about the fairness of the situation, pointing out that the complainant was granted a directorship after her client vacated it, suggesting a neutral administrative alternative without placing the complainant in the position previously held by her client could have been considered.