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Mata Ayer assemblywoman intubated over thyroid complications

KANGAR: Perlis state executive councillor and Mata Ayer assemblywoman Wan Badariah Wan Saad has been admitted to Tuanku Fauziah Hospital here for thyroid complications and is in stable condition.

Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli said the state Tourism, Culture, Arts and Heritage Committee and Women, Family and Community Development Committee chairman was admitted and intubated yesterday.

"She was intubated yesterday after thyroid complications started affecting her heart. She also has pneumonia," he said at his office today.

He said Wan Badariah would be advised to go on medical leave until she recovers.

"At the moment, there is no plan to appoint other exco members to take over her portfolios. Let's pray for her speedy recovery."

Wan Badariah, 48, a syariah lawyer, won the Mata Ayer state seat on a Perikatan Nasional ticket in the 15th General Election in 2022.

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