PETALING JAYA - Imprisoned PKR de factor leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has been given regular health checks since he was sent to the Sungai Buloh prison on Feb 10.
Prison Department deputy director (Prisons Policy) Supri Hashim said that between Feb 10 and May 29, Anwar had his health examined and checked daily.
"His health is examined by a medical expert panel from Kuala Lumpur Hospital, while daily checks are carried out by the Sungai Buloh Prison medical officer.
"His is in stable condition," he said in a statement today.
Supri also noted that Anwar carries out his "sunat" fasting (ibadah puasa sunat) on Mondays and Thursdays every week.
"The Prisons Department does not stop any inmate from getting further treatment in the hospital after being recommended and ordered by the medical officer examining the inmate," he added.
Anwar Ibrahim
Over the weekend, Anwar's family had told a press conference that Anwar's health has been deteriorating, noting that he had traces of blood in his stools, had irregular high blood pressure and lose of weight since he was placed in prison.
The family claimed that despite repeated calls for him to be placed in hospital, it was ignored.
However, the family was informed that Anwar will be sent to the Kuala Lumpur Hospital today for a check-up and observation.
The family had requested for full access to him during his stay in the hospital. - Sundaily
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