Lajim Ukin undergoing COVID-19 treatment

KOTA KINABALU: Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia executive chairman Datuk Seri Lajim Ukin is currently undergoing treatment after testing positive for COVID-19.

It is understood that the former Beaufort Member of Parliament was confirmed positive through a screening test before seeking treatment at a private hospital here about a week ago.

Sabah Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun confirmed the matter and asked all parties to pray for the Bersatu Supreme Council member's health.

"He is now in the hospital for treatment," the Sabah COVID-19 spokesperson told Bernama when contacted today.

Masidi also urged all parties not to make any speculation on the matter.

Meanwhile, Lajim is reported to be in stable condition after he was placed under a medically induced coma at 2 pm today.

This was confirmed by his special officer Ismail Norazman through a statement tonight.

Ismail said the viral message claiming that Lajim had died was false and urged all parties not to spread the fake news.

"Let us together pray for the recovery of Datuk Seri Panglima (Lajim) who is currently receiving treatment at the KPJ Specialist Hospital," he said.

-- BERNAMA