Malaysia

Salleh Abas tests positive for Covid-19

The former Lord President of the Federal Court is in intensive care at the Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 14 Jan 2021 11:23PM

Salleh Abas tests positive for Covid-19
Former Lord President of the Federal Court Tun Dr Mohamed Salleh Abas tests positive for Covid-19, and is being treated in intensive care at the Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital. – Facebook pic, January 14, 2021

KUALA TERENGGANU – Former Lord President of the Federal Court Tun Dr Mohamed Salleh Abas has tested positive for Covid-19. 

President and chief executive officer of as-Salihin Trustee Berhad, Abdul Aziz Peru Mohamed said Salleh, who is also chairman of the trust, is being treated at the intensive care unit of the Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital (HSNZ).

His condition is reported to be stable. 

“However, the hospital is taking precautions due to Tun’s age. Let us all pray for the best of health for our beloved Chairman. May Allah provide healing and ease all matters,” he said in a statement today.

Meanwhile, Terengganu Health Director, Dr Nor Azimi Yunus confirmed that Salleh, 91, is being treated at HSNZ.

No further details, however, were given. – Bernama, January 14, 2021

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