Date: 30.05.2010
YB Dr. Cheah (ADUN DU) Recuperating Well
Article by CHRISTINA LOW syndicate from The Star Online
Saturday, May 15, Star Online - DAMANSARA Utama assemblyman Dr Cheah Wing Yin has been transferred from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to the general ward about three weeks ago.
His special assistant, Richard Yap, has been entrusted in keeping the public informed on Cheah’s condition from time to time through Cheah’s blog (http://cheahwingyin.blogspot.com).
Cheah, who is still bedridden, had been undergoing four to five physiotherapy sessions daily to strengthen his legs.
“The physiotherapy sessions take about an hour each and it can sometimes be quite tiring for him. So for now his family has to limit the number of visitors allowed to see him,” said Yap.
In the accident in March, Cheah was hit by a vehicle in the emergency lane near the Batu Tiga toll plaza when he stopped after his car developed engine problems.
Cheah was on his way back after attending a state function in Klang. He fractured both his legs and finger in the accident and had to undergo three operations at the Sunway Medical Centre.
Yap said the 55-year-old was progressing well and was conscious of his surroundings.
“He has difficulty speaking as there is a tube attached to his throat, but he is getting on fine,” said Yap who would send gifts and cards from well-wishers to the hospital for Cheah during his daily visit.
He added that Dr Cheah would have to stay in the hospital until he is able to get on his feet. “The next step of physiotherapy is to get him on his feet. “After that we will have to wait till the doctors give us the green light before he can be discharged,” said Yap, who is now helping residents in Cheah’s constituency together with several councillors.
He said the service centre had received many calls from the public asking of Cheah’s condition and how they could visit him. “Since visitation is limited to only family members and close associates, we will be happy with just cards.”
He also urged the public not to create rumours of Cheah’s health condition. “If anyone wants to know how Dr Cheah is they should call the service centre or me to get the real picture instead of spreading rumours and hurting the family,” said Yap.
