Despite E. Coli infection, Najib to work from home

Despite doctor's order to rest, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said he will continue to work from home.

In his Twitter posting today, Najib said he will monitor from home the flood situation in the country, which saw more than 150,000 people being evacuated.

Saya akan terus memantau operasi bantuan banjir dari rumah. "PMOMalaysia: PM @NajibRazak terkena jangkitan E.Coli semasa lawat kwsn banji...
— Mohd Najib Tun Razak (@NajibRazak) January 5, 2015

Earlier, the Prime Minister's Office said Najib had contracted E. Coli bacterial infection during his visits to flood-affected areas.

According to a tweet from the PMO, the premier is also advised to rest and added that he will be back to work as soon as possible.

PM @NajibRazak terkena jangkitan E.Coli semasa lawat kwsn banjir. Doktor nasihat supaya berehat.Beliau akn kembali bertugas secepat mungkin.
— Msia PM Press Office (@PMOMalaysia) January 5, 2015