The investigation into the heartbreaking death of 10-year-old Dea Maisarah Bada at Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital (HTAR) in Klang has gained further momentum. Disturbing details have emerged as the child's father took to TikTok to share their harrowing experience, amplifying concerns about delayed treatment and the subsequent restraint of the young girl.

Health Minister Dr. Zaliha Mustafa expressed her condolences to the bereaved family and acknowledged the public outcry surrounding the tragedy. On Facebook, she urged prayers for Dea Maisarah's departed soul and offered support to her grieving family during this challenging time.

Mewakili @KKMPutrajaya, saya amat bersimpati dan menyampaikan ucapan takziah kepada ahli keluarga Allahyarhamah Dea Maisarah binti Bada.

Kejadian tersebut sedang dalam siasatan pihak berkuasa dan saya memohon kerjasama semua pihak untuk menghormati privasi keluarga.

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— Dr Zaliha Mustafa (@DrZalihaMustafa) July 14, 2023

A TikTok account, @Codename_yy, became a platform for the girl's father to reveal the distressing events leading up to his daughter's untimely demise. According to his emotional account, the family had to endure a wait of over 40 minutes before being directed to the pediatric department. Adding to their anguish, they faced an additional 20-minute delay before their daughter received medical attention, despite her struggling to breathe.

@daddy_syifaa PART 1 : Perkongsian En. Bada mengenai kejadian pada hari Ahad 9 Julai 2023 di Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah (HTAR) Klang. Disclaimer: perkongsian peribadi En. Bada selaku bapa arwah adik Dea Maisarah ini berdasarkan kejadian yang berlaku di hari kejadian dan tidak dipengaruhi mana-mana pihak melainkan ia luahan hati seorang bapa. KLIK LINK PROFILE SAYA UNTUK BANTU EN. BADA MENDAPATKAN KEADILAN DI ATAS KEMATIAN ANAKNYA. #Justice4DeaMaisarah #YYCC #JusticePeaceHumanity Doaku_untukmu_sayang_ - Nana

Tragically, the situation took a devastating turn as medical professionals assessed the child's blood oxygen levels, which were alarmingly low, indicating a critical condition. Compounding their anguish, the medical team attempted to draw blood, triggering the child's severe needle phobia. Fearing the procedure, she began to struggle and move uncontrollably, resulting in her being physically restrained.

These shocking revelations have intensified public outrage and raised serious concerns about the quality of care provided at HTAR. The hospital's director, Dr. Zulkarnain Mohd Rawi, stated that the child had received appropriate treatment under the care of an Emergency Medicine Specialist, given her weakened condition. However, their efforts proved futile in saving her life.

As the HTAR Forensic Medicine Department continues its investigation into the cause of Dea Maisarah's tragic death, the distressing account shared by her father underscores the urgency to address the circumstances that led to this devastating loss. The public demands transparency, accountability, and comprehensive reforms to prevent such incidents in the future and ensure the highest standards of care for vulnerable patients.