12-year-old boy died of septic shock, not heatstroke, says Johor exco member

JOHOR BARU: The Health Department has confirmed that the death of the 12-year-old boy from Kluang was not due to heatstroke as reported by some, says Johor exco member Ling Tian Soon (pic).

In clarifying the matter, the state health and unity committee chairman said the boy was rushed to Hospital Enche’ Besar Hajjah Khalsom in Kluang after experiencing a seizure.