Mohamad Alamin infected with Covid-19, will not attend swearing-in ceremony


KOTA KINABALU (Bernama): Kimanis MP Datuk Mohamad Alamin (pic), who has been named as the new Deputy Minister of Education in Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s Cabinet confirmed on Monday (Aug 30) that he has been infected with Covid-19 and will not be able to attend the swearing-in ceremony slated to be held later the same day.

He said he is currently receiving treatment in Kuala Lumpur and in stable condition.

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