PUTRAJAYA: The death of pathologist Dr Tay Tien Yaa in Lahad Datu, Sabah, in August last year did not involve the issue of bullying or the deceased was burdened with an excessive workload, according to an Independent inquiry investigating the death.
Chairman of the Independent Inquiry, Tan Sri Borhan Dolah, told a special press conference here today, that claims of Dr Tay being pressured, oppressed or bullied by her department head were baseless.
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On Aug 29 last year, the death of the pathology specialist, who purportedly committed suicide due to bullying by her department head, went viral on social media.
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