BELANTIK assemblyman Mohd Isa Shafie is reported to be in critical condition at the intensive care unit of the Sultan Abdul Halim Hospital (HSAH) in Sungai Petani.

Sik PAS deputy president Ahmad Tarmizi Sulaiman said Isa, who has a bacterial infection in the heart, lungs and kidneys was admitted to Sik Hospital at about 7pm yesterday and taken to HSAH at 4am today.

“According to his son, Isa appeared weak and collapsed in the bathroom at home in Kampung Jelutong, Sik, yesterday afternoon.

“His health has deteriorated and doctors have put him in induced coma. I urge the public to pray for his recovery,” he said when contacted today.

Tarmizi, who is also Sik MP, hoped that Isa’s family will remain calm during this difficult time.

He said the three-term Belantik assemblyman has been suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. – Bernama, May 4, 2023.