THE success of a specialist team at Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) in reattaching the hand of Lance Corporal Thierry Rodger Anak Fendy, achieved through an eight-hour microsurgery, demonstrates the nation’s medical expertise in handling serious and complex injuries.
Minister of Health Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad expressed his appreciation to the team of surgeons, doctors, nurses, and all HKL healthcare staff involved in the operation.
“Alhamdulillah, I am grateful to the Almighty for the joyful news regarding the successful hand replantation surgery of Lance Corporal Thierry Rodger Anak Fendy at HKL.
“I would like to take this opportunity to express my highest appreciation and congratulations to the team of surgeons, doctors, nurses, and all HKL healthcare staff involved.
“Special recognition goes to the Upper Limb and Microsurgery subspecialty team, led by Dr Allan Ravi Rajagopal and Dr Aziz Sabbir Husain, for completing this eight-hour procedure, a task requiring an extremely high level of precision and the use of a surgical microscope,” he said today.
Dzulkefly also extended his acknowledgements to the HKL Neurosurgery team, which collaborated in treating the injuries to his head.
“The extraordinary dedication shown in handling this highly complex microsurgical emergency is a source of great pride for the nation.
“This further demonstrates that the quality of multidisciplinary medical services within our public healthcare facilities is of an excellent standard,” he stated.
He added that he, along with all Malaysians, owes a debt of gratitude to Lance Corporal Thierry for his courage and sacrifice in upholding public safety.
“The Ministry of Health (MOH) is committed to ensuring that he continues to receive comprehensive, intensive care to support the recovery of his hand function to the optimal level possible.
“Let us all join in prayer for Lance Corporal Thierry’s full recovery, and may his family be granted the strength to endure this difficult trial,” he said. – November 12, 2026
