KUCHING: The contracts of two doctors at Sibu Hospital which were reportedly being terminated by the government last November have been extended, Sarawak Pakatan Harapan chairman, Chong Chieng Jen (pix) said today.
He said the matter was brought up to Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng’s attention after it was highlighted by the local media recently and Lim subsequently discussed the issue with Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
“The Health Ministry today made the decision to extend the contracts of the affected medical officers. We also thank the media for highlighting this matter which concerns the interest of Sarawakians,“ Chong said in a statement.
The two doctors, Dr Wong Woan Hui and Dr Bong Ing Hui, claimed that they had been served with letters of termination from the Health Ministry on Nov 20, last year without any reasons given.
Dr Wong served with the hospital’s Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, while Dr Bong was attached to the Paediatric Department. - Bernama
