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Anwar prays for Ustaz Wadi Annuar's recovery after Gerik road accident

Ustaz Wadi Annuar is in stable condition and receiving treatment at Gerik Hospital after an accident near Tasik Banding on the East-West Highway

Updated 2 hours ago · Published on 23 Oct 2026 9:16AM

Anwar prays for Ustaz Wadi Annuar's recovery after Gerik road accident
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim wishes the independent preacher him a speedy recovery - October 23, 2026

PRIME MINISTER Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his hope for the recovery of independent preacher Ustaz Wadi Annuar following a road accident near Gerik, Perak, early this morning.

Anwar said he hoped Allah SWT would ease the preacher's medical treatment and grant him the strength and patience to overcome the ordeal.

“May Ustaz recover soon and return to serving the community by sharing knowledge and delivering religious teachings,” he said in a Facebook post today.

Wadi Annuar was reportedly involved in the accident with several members of his staff while travelling to Gerik along the East-West Highway (JRTB).

The accident is understood to have occurred near Tasik Banding.

He is receiving treatment at Gerik Hospital after experiencing pain in his abdomen and chest, although he was reported to be in stable condition.

The incident was also confirmed in a post on his official Threads account, which appealed to the public to pray for the safety and recovery of those involved. - October 23, 2026

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