FORMER state executive councillor Datuk Seri Phee Boon Poh is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital in the state after experiencing cardiac arrest last night (Aug 1), says Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.
Chow said he was informed about the incident by Phee’s daughter, Sungai Puyu assemblyman Phee Syn Tze.
“I received a message from Syn Tze at about 11.45pm yesterday (Aug 1), informing me that her father had several episodes of cardiac arrest.
“He is now receiving treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU) at the private hospital. Doctors are doing their best to identify the cause of the cardiac arrest.
“I was also informed that Datuk Seri Phee regained consciousness this morning.
“So, I urge everyone to remain calm and pray for Datuk Seri Phee’s swift recovery,” Chow told reporters at SP Arena in Seberang Jaya this morning.
Chow was there to launch the state-level National Month celebration and the ‘Fly the Jalur Gemilang’ campaign.
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