Kelantan Menteri Besar Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat has been admitted to the Perdana Specialist Hospital in Kota Baru after complaining of fatigue.

A hospital spokesman told the Star newspaper the 78-year old veteran politician was admitted on Tuesday and is now resting and responding to treatment.

pas 2007 muktamar 020607 nik aziz finger Nik Aziz, PAS spiritual adviser, had a tough schedule last week, attending the party's 54 th general assembly in Ipoh and then rushing from there to Permatang Pauh to help shore support for Anwar Ibrahim, the de facto leader of the Pakatan Rakyat opposition alliance.

Known for his political sharpness, Nik Aziz has however enjoyed only average health since suffering a mild heart attack in 2004, requiring him to wear a pacemaker and attend routine medical check-ups.