Rokiah Mahmud
One of the four Bruneians involved in Monday’s car accident in Miri is in a medically-induced coma due to brain injury, according to his father.
Mohd Norizwan bin Laksman is one of the four involved in a single-vehicle accident at Bandar Baru Permjaya in the neighbouring city on Monday night.
His father, Laksman bin Mohammad said Mohd Norizwan is being treated at the intensive care unit of Miri General Hospital. He and his wife had travelled to Miri to accompany their son.
While his son’s condition is stable, Laksman said the doctor has put him in a medically induced coma after his operation. A CT scan has also been lined up, he said.
He said they are planning to bring their son back to the Sultanate to continue medical treatment, but that will depend on if he will be fit enough for transport.
Earlier, Laksman had posted on social media asking for help with his son’s medical cost, stating that it could be beyond their means.
“Alhamdulillah, within less than 24 hours, we received quite a few generous donations from family members and the public,” he said, adding that some donors were from Malaysia. He said they have received enough for now, and expressed his gratitude to the public for their generosity and assistance in easing their plight.
For now, they are staying at a hotel in Miri while waiting for updates on their son’s health and updates from the Ministry of Health, the Brunei Consulate in Sarawak and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding their son’s repatriation back home.
“We ask that the public pray for his speedy recovery,” he said.
