PETALING JAYA: The bodyguard who was shot at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 on April 14 has regained consciousness.
Muhammmad Nur Hadith, better known as Along, had previously undergone intestinal surgery after being injured while saving the life of travel agency owner Farah Md Isa.
His wife confirmed that Along had woken up on Saturday (April 20).
He had been put in a medically-induced coma owing to his injuries.
"This morning (Sunday, April 21), he was taken off the (ventilator).
"He can speak a little," Siti Noraida Hassan said when contacted.
No timeframe has been given for his discharge, however.
"It could take some time," Siti Noraida added.
Just after 1am on April 14, the airport was rocked after a man allegedly tried to shoot his wife in the arrival hall.
Farah, better known as Farah Cie, was waiting for clients to return from the umrah at the time.
The suspect reportedly threw a firecracker in her direction, causing injuries to bystanders, before opening fire at close range.
One bullet missed her while Along stepped in the path of the second bullet. The injured bodyguard was rushed to Hospital Cyberjaya for treatment.
The suspect, identified as 38-year-old Hafizul Harawi, then escaped in his car but was arrested in Kota Baru at 3pm the following day after a nationwide manhunt.
