Najib Abdul Razak today began his official duty after undergoing surgery on his left knee, which was injured during a sporting activity, today.

The prime minister, who arrived at his office at Perdana Putra at about 9am, appeared cheerful and healthy, dressed in a white long-sleeved shirt, blue necktie and dark jacket.

Najib, who was admitted to the Kuala Lumpur Hospital on July 31, was discharged on Wednesday.

He later chaired the National Economic Council meeting which started at 9.30am.

Among those attending the meeting were Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, Second Finance Minister Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Nor Mohamed Yakcop and Information, Communications and Culture Minister Rais Yatim.

Also present were the chief secretary to the government Mohd Sidek Hassan, Finance Ministry secretary-general Wan Abd Aziz Wan Abdullah and Bank Negara Malaysia governor Zeti Akhtar Aziz.

The Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement that Najib resumed his duty after the doctor treating him was satisfied with his recovery process.

“However, the doctor still advised him to restrict his daily activities for the time being until the prime minister has fully recovered,” the statement said.

This evening, the prime minister is scheduled to attend the breaking of the fast with cabinet ministers, menteris sesar and former prime ministers at Seri Perdana in Putrajaya.

- Bernama