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Published: Wednesday May 8, 2013 MYT 10:50:00 AM
Updated: Wednesday May 8, 2013 MYT 3:58:48 PM

Former Kedah MB Azizan's condition improves (Update)


ALOR SETAR: Former Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Azizan Abdul Razak's (pix) condition has improved.

His press secretary Mohd Helmi Khalid said Azizan's blood pressure has returned to normal and he could move his limbs.

He said Azizan regained consciousness at about 3.30pm and was able to open his eyes.

Newly-appointed Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir is schedule to visit Azizan at about 4.15pm.

Earlier, PAS vice-president Mahfuz Omar confirmed that Azizan had slipped into a coma and was being treated in the coronary care unit at the hospital.

Mohd Helmi said Azizan, 70, was transferred to the hospital from a private hospital here at about 4pm Monday after suffering virus infection in his leg.

Azizan defended the Sungai Limau state seat in a four-cornered fight with Barisan Nasional's Mohd Fazillah Mohd Ali and two Independents Sobri Ahmad and Abdullah Hashim.

Azizon garnered 13,294 votes while Mohd Fazillah, who is his cousin, got 10,520 votes. Both Sobri and Abdullah garnered 100 and 84 votes, respectively.

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