All eyes on Nik Aziz

God-fearing man: There has been a wave of goodwill for Nik Aziz whose health has become a matter of national concern. He is seen here, during happier days, with a plaque made up of dinar coins to mark his 23 years in power. (Inset) Nik Abduh talking about his father

Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat’s simple image combined with his push for political Islam added up to a game-changing effect on Malay politics.

THE fear was that it was going to be the final goodbye when Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat was hospitalised and unconscious in the intensive care unit more than a week ago.