Malaysia

S’gor Fire and Rescue Dept chief suffers minor stroke amid Batang Kali rescue ops

Datuk Norazam Khamis rushed to Selayang Hospital at 6pm, his condition still ‘under control’, say authorities

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 19 Dec 2022 9:31PM

S’gor Fire and Rescue Dept chief suffers minor stroke amid Batang Kali rescue ops
Selangor Fire and Rescue Department director Datuk Norazam Khamis is in stable condition after suffering a minor stroke during the search-and-rescue operation at the Batang Kali landslide site. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, December 20, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR – Selangor Fire and Rescue Department director Datuk Norazam Khamis, who is among those coordinating the search and rescue operations for the Batang Kali landslide, has been rushed to the hospital due to a health emergency.

The department, in a statement, said Norazam was sent to the Selayang hospital at about 6pm this evening due to exhaustion and after experiencing a minor stroke.

Visitors check up on Selangor Fire and Rescue Department director Datuk Norazam Khamis, who is receiving hospital treatment after suffering a minor stroke during the search-and-rescue operation at the Batang Kali landslide site. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, December 20, 2022
Visitors check up on Selangor Fire and Rescue Department director Datuk Norazam Khamis, who is receiving hospital treatment after suffering a minor stroke during the search-and-rescue operation at the Batang Kali landslide site. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, December 20, 2022

It said that his condition is still “under control” and that he was still conscious despite the health complication.

“The operations to search for the (landslide) victims are still ongoing,” the department said in the brief statement.

“Let us pray for his recovery.” – The Vibes, December 19, 2022

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