PETALING JAYA: Toh Puan Raghad Kurdi Taib, the wife of Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud says she would never place her husband's health in jeopardy.
"It's time for me to speak up. I have no other intention than giving the best care and protection for my husband," said the wife of the former Sarawak governor in an Instagram post on Sunday (Feb 18).
In the post, she denied "absconding" with her husband, saying she had permission from the doctor in charge of his treatment.
"Following the doctor in charge Dr Tan Sian Kong's clearance for discharge on Feb 3, 2024, I informed him of Taib's scheduled appointment with Dr Rosli at CVS Kuala Lumpur Hospital. Dr Tan approved of his discharge and deemed him fit for travel. Dr Tan's referral letter to CVS Kuala Lumpur Hospital further substantiates the legitimacy of the discharge and planned admission," said Raghad.
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She said all necessary discharge documents in accordance with the hospital's procedure were signed and relevant hospital personnel aware of Taib's discharge.
"In the comfort of his own home, he has 24-hour medical support (including nurses and scheduled doctor visits), necessary equipment and medication for care and recuperation while awaiting admission to CVS Kuala Lumpur Hospital under Dr Rosli's care," said Raghad.
She said claims that she removed medical devices without alerting the staff on duty are untrue.
"Requests for assistance in removing medical devices were ignored by hospital staff despite repeated calls for assistance.
"The false accusations have caused unnecessary stress and confusion. I have filed a police report to refute these baseless claims and protect Taib's privacy and right to choose his medical care," she said.
Raghad urged the public to disregard misleading reports and respect Taib's right to privacy and informed medical decisions.
