KOTA KINABALU: Sabah rural development minister Jahid Jahim fainted while delivering a speech at an event in Pitas here today but is now in stable condition.
Sabah assistant tourism minister Joniston Bangkuai said he was informed that Jahid, who is also Tamparuli assemblyman, was experiencing extreme fatigue after carrying out his duties.
Joniston said Jahid 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 is now in stable condition,” he said when contacted by reporters today.
Earlier, several WhatsApp groups urged members of Parti Bersatu Sabah to pray for Jahid, 64, who is the party’s deputy president.
A photo of Jahid receiving treatment at the hospital was also circulated.