Brunei's Sultan hospitalized in Malaysia
Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, the world's longest-reigning living monarch, is currently recuperating at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur following a brief period of fatigue. According to a statement from his office on May 23, the 78-year-old ruler has been advised by Malaysian medical professionals to remain at the hospital for several days to rest.
Initially, the sultan was in Kuala Lumpur for the ASEAN summit when he experienced tiredness. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, current chair of ASEAN and the summit's host, confirmed the sultan's hospitalization and stated that he is in good condition, albeit under medical observation.
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has reigned over Brunei since 1967 and maintains multiple positions within the country, including prime minister, armed forces commander, finance minister, foreign minister, and defense minister.
The oil-rich state on the island of Borneo considers the sultan highly popular. Under his rule, Brunei has attained independence from Britain and experienced a significant improvement in living standards, placing it among Asia's most affluent nations.
- Despite his brief hospitalization, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's health-and-wellness remains under the watchful eye of medical professionals, as reported by general-news outlets.
- As Brunei's Sultan continues his recovery at the National Heart Institute, citizens express concern while also acknowledging the importance of science and medicine in politics, ensuring their monarch's wellbeing.
