The government was ordered to pay RM3.8 million in compensation by the High Court, after losing in a medical negligence lawsuit today.
The High Court granted the quantum to former saleswoman Shuhazani Shoib after a government hospital delayed treatment for her high blood pressure during a pregnancy seven years ago.
As a result, Shuhazani's baby passed away in her womb at Hospital Kuala Lumpur.
At 34 years old, Shuhazani developed complete HELLP (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count) syndrome, accompanied by acute kidney failure and brain bleeding.