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The Perils of Medical Malpractice in Malaysia
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The Perils of Medical Malpractice in Malaysia

Deceased patient becomes a poster boy for system’s shortcomings

Jul 07, 2022
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By: Murray Hunter

The sudden death of Nur Muhammad Tajrid Zahalan last week from complications brought about by alleged medical negligence in a Kuala Lumpur private hospital in 2015 continues to reverberate through Malaysia’s medical system, with complainants still seeking justice seven years after the procedure that paralyzed him.

According to his death …

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