PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang was absent from the opening ceremony of Dewan Rakyat’s new session this morning due to health issues, said his political secretary.

According to Syahir Sulaiman, the Marang MP was undergoing several follow-up treatments in Terengganu and has a medical certificate (MC).

“Tuan Guru’s (Hadi) health issues do not permit him to be present (at Parliament). He is still in recovery and undergoing follow-up treatment in Terengganu.

“An MC and letter from the hospital were submitted to the speaker (of the Dewan Rakyat) yesterday,” said Syahir, who is Bachok MP, in a text message.

Meanwhile, PAS spiritual leader Hashim Jasin was quoted by Free Malaysia Today as saying that doctors have advised Hadi against travelling due to his heart problem and several other ailments.

Hadi was noticeably absent from the opening ceremony for Dewan Rakyat’s new session today, where Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar delivered his first decree to the august house as the country’s 17th king.

In his speech, Sultan Ibrahim told MPs from both sides of the political divide that he would not entertain any attempts to topple the government.

The king also reminded the people’s representatives to stop playing politics and show a good example to the people, especially when they are in the Dewan Rakyat.