Summary

  • Abdul Hadi Awang’s son criticises Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad for sharing photos of his visit to the PAS president at the National Heart Institute.

  • Khalil claims the health minister disregarded family privacy and hospital procedures.

  • The photo has since been removed from the health minister’s social media.

Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad has removed a social media photo of him visiting PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang at the National Heart Institute (IJN), following criticism from the latter’s son.

Khalil Abdul Hadi had earlier said that the family was upset with the minister’s publicising of the photo, which they claimed disregarded their privacy and the standard operating procedures (SOP) for hospital visits.

“We are disappointed with the health minister’s conduct, which failed to respect the family’s privacy and the SOPs for hospital visits.

“In fact, the distribution of Hadi’s photo without the family’s consent, uploaded on Facebook for public viewing, is highly inappropriate and very unethical.

“This unprofessional conduct is deeply regrettable,” said Khalil, who also serves as a Terengganu state executive councillor.

Khalil Abdul Hadi

Earlier, Dzulkefly posted a photo on Facebook documenting his visit to the Marang MP, who is receiving treatment at IJN.

He said Hadi’s treatment went smoothly and expressed hope for his full recovery.

“I was informed that although the procedure was complex, everything went smoothly.

“InsyaAllah, he is expected to return home soon, and let us all pray that he makes a full recovery,” Dzulkefly said.

He also thanked the cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery teams at IJN for their efforts.

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