The 52-year-old Kuala Terengganu MP from PAS is believed to have had breathing difficulties while climbing the 156-metre mountain together with more than 400 participants during the programme organised by his parliamentary constituency, in collaboration with the Kuala Terengganu information office.

Amzad was sent to the Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital (HSNZ) here in a civil defence force ambulance.

It is learnt that Amzad is in a stable condition but remains in 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 rest of the programme.

“However, due to the unexpected turn of events, we decided to cancel proceedings and continue with the lucky draw,” he said.