KUALA TERENGGANU – Deputy Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Ahmad Amzad Hashim was rushed to hospital after experiencing tiredness and fatigue following his participation in a hiking programme held in conjunction with Malaysia Day at Bukit Besar, here, this morning.
The Kuala Terengganu MP is believed to have had breathing difficulties while climbing the 156-m mountain together with more than 400 participants during the programme organised by his parliamentary constituency, in collaboration with the Kuala Terengganu Information Office.
Amzad was sent to Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital here, in an on-duty Civil Defence Force ambulance, and his condition appeared to be stable before being taken to the hospital.
It is learnt that Amzad is in stable condition but remains in hospital for observation and is expected to be discharged later this evening.
Meanwhile, Deputy Terengganu Information Department Director Saharrudin Mohamed, who was also present at the programme, said Amzad was scheduled to officiate the programme once the event was completed.
“However, due to the unexpected turn of events that resulted in Datuk (Ahmad Amzad) being rushed to hospital, we decided to cancel the proceedings and continue with the lucky draw,” he added. – Bernama, September 13, 2022
