While Jagdeep is in better health, Chow said the Datok Keramat assemblyman requested the extension based on his doctor’s advice.

“I have agreed to extend his leave until Aug 9 to allow Jagdeep to continue his necessary treatment,” he said in a statement.

Chow previously approved 11 days of leave until today for Jagdeep, who had earlier revealed that he was taking a short break from work.

Jagdeep had informed Chow on July 19 about his need for medical examinations and a possible surgical procedure on his left leg.