Deputy minister Ahmad Amzad rushed to hospital

 

Deputy Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Ahmad Amzad Hashim was rushed to the hospital after experiencing tiredness and fatigue following his participation in a hiking programme which was held in conjunction with Malaysia Day at Bukit Besar this morning.

The Kuala Terengganu MP is believed to have had breathing difficulties while climbing the 156-metre mountain together with more than 400 participants in the programme organised by his parliamentary constituency, in collaboration with the Kuala Terengganu Information Office.

Amzad (above) was sent to the Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital (HSNZ) in a Civil Defence Force (APM) ambulance, and his condition appeared to be stable before being taken to the hospital.

It is learnt that Amzad is in stable condition but will remain in the hospital for observation and is expected to be discharged later this evening.

Meanwhile, Terengganu Information Department deputy 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 him (Amzad) being rushed to the hospital, we decided to cancel the proceedings and continue with the lucky draw," he added.

- Bernama