Malaysian Former PM Abdullah Ahmad Badawi admitted to IJN, condition is stable

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 – Former Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi was admitted to the National Heart Institute (IJN) at 3 pm yesterday to undergo his weekly physiotherapy session and is in good and stable condition.

The former prime minister’s secretariat office said in a statement that Abdullah was diagnosed with small spontaneous pneumothorax before undergoing the session and he has been advised to get sufficient rest under the doctor’s supervision.

“Alhamdulillah, he is in good condition. All family members appreciate prayers and well wishes for him.

“The IJN has advised that no visitors be allowed for now. Thank you for everyone’s concern,” the statement added.

Meanwhile, in an Instagram post, Abdullah’s son-in-law Khairy Jamaluddin said the country’s fifth PM is still under doctor’s observation in the IJN’s Coronary Care Unit (CCU).