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Kedah lawmaker Isa Shafie in critical condition

Belantik rep suffers from bacterial infection in vital organs, placed in induced coma, says Sik MP

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 04 May 2023 4:00PM

Kedah lawmaker Isa Shafie in critical condition
Ahmad Tarmizi Sulaiman says Datuk Mohd Isa Shafie (pic) has been suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. – Mohd Isa Shafie Facebook pic, May 4, 2023

ALOR STAR – Belantik assemblyman Datuk Mohd Isa Shafie is reported to be in critical condition at the Intensive Care Unit of Hospital Sultan Abdul Halim (HSAH) in Sg Petani.

Sik PAS deputy president Ahmad Tarmizi Sulaiman said Isa, who had bacterial infection in the heart, lungs and kidneys was admitted to Sik Hospital at about 7pm yesterday and later taken to HSAH at 4am today.

“According to his son, Isa was looking weak and he collapsed in the bathroom at home in Kg Jelutong, Sik, yesterday afternoon.

“His health has deteriorated, and doctors have put him in an induced coma. I urge the public to pray for his recovery,” he said when contacted today.

Tarmizi, who is also Sik MP, hoped that Isa’s family will remain calm during this difficult time, adding that visitors are not allowed at the moment.

He said the three-term Belantik assemblyman has been suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. – Bernama, May 4, 2023

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