Ex-Sabah hospital director sues health officials over transfer, sexual harassment allegations
KOTA KINABALU: A former hospital director here has filed a suit against two senior officials of the Sabah Health Department, seeking damages over his transfer following allegations of sexual harassment.
Former hospital director in Sabah has initiated legal proceedings against two senior health department officials for transferring him following sexual harassment allegations. This move came to light on August 21, as reported by his lawyers, Messrs Goh & Associates. The former director seeks compensation for alleged conspiracy, misfeasance in public office, and additional damages such as special allowances and financial losses due to his removal from the director position.
The allegations were brought to public attention last week when Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad announced the ministry's decision to transfer the former director to his current role as a medical officer. Despite this, the court case asserts that the plaintiff's civil service grade will remain unaffected. The lawsuit also alleges that the first defendant engaged in misconduct in public office.
The plaintiff is seeking five percent annual interest on any awarded sum, costs, and other relevant remedies as deemed appropriate by the court. The case stems from allegations of sexual harassment that surfaced after a video went viral, urging authorities to investigate the claims of workplace harassment and bullying at a hospital in Kota Kinabalu.
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