BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): Brunei King Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has safely undergone surgery of the right total knee replacement at Jerudong Park Medical Centre (JPMC), a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said on Sunday.
His Majesty and Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha as well as members of the Royal Family, were greeted upon arrival at JPMC by ministers and deputy ministers.
By consent of His Majesty, a special announcement was broadcast by the PMO on Sunday.
In the announcement, Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Halbi informed that His Majesty has, with the blessings and consent of Allah the Almighty, safely undergone surgery of the right total knee replacement.
Dr Awang Mohammad Isham also informed that following the medical procedure, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah is in stable condition and good health. Currently, the king is recuperating and is being monitored by the medical team. This will be followed by the recovery phase, including physiotherapy sessions.
Dato Paduka Seri Awang further informed that during the recovery period, His Majesty will continue to carry out official duties, and His Majesty’s presence at national and official ceremonies will depend on his condition from time to time.
The minister also stated that “public support in particular the citizens and residents of Brunei Darussalam both in the country and overseas, in religious events such as Sunat Hajat prayer, recitation of Surah Yasin and Special Doa that have been held throughout the country is very meaningful in together praying to Allah the Almighty to bestow immediate healing, perfect health and lasting well-being to our beloved Monarch”.
At the end of the special announcement, a Special Doa was recited by Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Awang Haji Badaruddin for His Majesty to be bestowed immediate recovery and lasting well-being. -- Borneo Bulletin/ANN
