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Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah, 78, hospitalised in Malaysia
The sultan of Brunei is the world’s longest-reigning monarch – and one of its richest people. His office said he had been ‘feeling tired’
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Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah was hospitalised in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday due to fatigue, according to an official statement.
The sultan “has been feeling tired”, the Prime Minister’s Office in Bandar Seri Begawan said in a statement late on Tuesday. He “is in good health”.
Malaysia’s doctors have advised the 78-year-old ruler to rest at the National Heart Institute for several days, according to the statement.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday said the sultan was “stable and in good condition” after he and his wife visited the monarch in hospital. “Praise be to God, His Majesty’s condition is reported to be stable and in good condition. Anwar said in a media statement. “However, His Majesty still needs monitoring by the medical team.”
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The day before, Anwar had told reporters that the sultan was “resting” at the hospital after social media posts circulated about his health.
Anwar said doctors had advised the sultan not to accept any visitors for the time being, except from the royal family.
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Southeast Asian leaders were in Malaysia for an inaugural summit that includes high-profile leaders from China and Gulf nations.
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