Sabah minister who fainted while delivering speech in stable condition

Sabah Rural Development Minister Jahid Jahim, who fainted while delivering a speech at an event in Pitas here today is now in stable condition.

Sabah Tourism, Culture, and Environment Assistant Minister Joniston Bangkuai said he was informed that Jahid, who is also Tamparuli assemblyperson, was said to be experiencing extreme fatigue from carrying out his duties.

Joniston said Jahid (above) was in Pitas officiating a project related to water supply, which was a corporate social responsibility project of a government-linked company.

"He was rushed to Pitas Hospital for treatment and he is now in stable condition,” he said when contacted by reporters today.

Earlier, several WhatsApp application groups urged members of Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) to pray for Jahid, 64, who is also the party's deputy president.

A photo of Jahid receiving treatment at the hospital was also circulated.

- Bernama