KKMM Deputy Minister Zahidi Zainul tests positive for Covid-19


Zahidi is also the MP for Padang Besar, Perlis. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Deputy Communications and Multimedia (KKMM) Minister Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin has been confirmed positive for Covid-19 after receiving the result of an early screening test this morning (Jan 13).

In accordance with guidelines set by the Health Ministry, Zahidi has been taken to the Sungai Buloh Hospital in Selangor for further treatment, KKMM said in a statement.

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