Ongkili’s absence in the House not due to stroke

Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili

MINISTER in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili’s absence on the first day of the highly-anticipated Parliament session is not due to a stroke as speculated by many people.

According to Ongkili’s press secretary Sandra Sokial, the Kota Marudu MP is on medical leave as he was advised by doctors to take a rest due to extreme exhaustion.