Kedah state secretary Mohd Puat Mohd Ali today denied rumours that Yang Di Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdul Halim Mua'dzam Shah is ill. 
 
In a statement here, he expressed disappointment over the malicious intent of certain quarters in spreading the rumours that His Majesty was ill and had collapsed in the palace.
 
"The rumours spread when there was a request to hold yassin prayers for the king's prosperity and health in Kedah.
 
"This event is normally held in Kedah because the Kedah people love him," he said. 

Meanwhile, Kedah menteri besar Mukhriz Mahathir said there was no need for the people to worry about the health of the king .

 

"His Majesty is not ill as rumoured through the short messaging system  (sms), the source of which I am not sure.

 

"To my knowledge, the king is in stable health. Doctors are always on hand  to monitor His Majesty's  health," he told reporters after opening the Baitul Z ainab Orphanage in Kuala Nerang today.

Late this afternoon, Istana Negara issued a statement saying that the king is undergoing a medical examination at the National Heart Institute (IJN).
 
Comptroller of the Royal Household Awang Kechik Abdul Rahman said His Majesty is in good health.
 
"Istana Negara would like to thank the people for their prayers for His Majesty's health and welfare," he said.

 
- Bernama