His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam today has safely undergone surgery of the Right Total Knee Replacement at Jerudong Park Medical Centre.
His Majesty and Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam as well as members of the Royal Family were greeted upon arrival at Jerudong Park Medical Centre by Ministers and Deputy Ministers.
By consent of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, a Special Announcement was broadcast by the Prime Minister’s Office which was delivered by Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd. Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II; Yang Berhormat Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Awang Haji Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Awang Haji Othman, Minister of Religious Affairs; and Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr. Awang Haji Mohammad Isham bin Haji Jaafar, Minister of Health.
In the announcement, Yang Berhormat Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II informed that His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has with the blessings and consent of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, safely undergone surgery of the Right Total Knee Replacement.
Yang Berhormat Minister of Health also informed that following the medical procedure, His Majesty is in stable condition and good health. Currently, His Majesty is recuperating and is being monitored by medical team. This will be followed by recovery phase including physiotherapy sessions.
Yang Berhormat Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II further informed that during the recovery period, His Majesty will continue to carry out official duties and His Majesty’s presence at national and official ceremonies will depend on his condition from time to time.
Yang Berhormat Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II also stated that public support in particular the citizens and residents of Brunei Darussalam both in the country and overseas, in religious events such as Sunat Hajat Prayer, Recitation of Surah Yasin and Special Doa that have been held throughout the country is very meaningful in together praying to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala to bestow immediate healing, perfect health and lasting well-being to our beloved Monarch.
At the end of the Special Announcement, a Special Doa was recited by Yang Berhormat Minister of Religious Affairs for His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam to be bestowed immediate recovery and lasting well-being.
Press Release Courtesy of the Prime Minister’s Office
