KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Health and People’s Wellbeing Minister Datuk Stephen Wong has died of a heart attack today.
Sabah DAP secretary Chan Foong Hin, when contacted, confirmed Wong’s passing. He, however, did not provide the full details.
“I’m made to understand that the Chief Minister (Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal) wants to hold a press conference. On DAP side, we will issue a statement,” he said.
It was learnt that Wong, who was also Sandakan MP and state DAP chairman, had gone hiking at Tambaig Adventure Park in Kampung Duvanson, Putatan near here, this early morning.
Members of the media have been asked to be on standby as Shafie is expected to give emergency press conference.