Johor Health director Dr Aman Rabu said the patient was admitted to the Sultanah Aminah Hospital, Johor Bahru on May 21 due to fever and signs of infection of the brain.

Sandakan Municipal Council president Wong Foo Tin said anyone showing symptoms should immediately go to the Duchess of Kent Hospital or Sandakan area health clinic for Covid-19 tests.

“We will push on, prioritising the health and safety of our communities as we continue to strengthen our business, creating sustained long-term values and enhancing returns to stakeholders.”

The portfolio had been sold progressively with the final disposal successfully taking place earlier this month, notwithstanding the recent market disruptions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The proposed acquisition will mark Sunway REIT’s 10th property addition to its asset portfolio since its listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd in July 2010, and raise the REIT’s property value to RM8.5 billion. 

This will involve 54 theme parks including water theme parks and a workforce of more than 10,000 nationwide.

Sultan Ibrahim will appoint a contractor to begin work on the repairs immediately, with the cost to be fully borne by Yayasan Sultan Ibrahim Johor (YSIJ).

News of his recovery was reported in the British media, including BBC, which pointed out that “up to 200 National Health Service staff lined the hospital’s main corridor to clap for him as he was wheeled out of intensive care".