Muhammad Fauzi Yusoff, Penang Opposition leader and Sungai Dua assemblyman, experienced a spike in blood pressure during the lunch break of the state legislative assembly sitting on May 14, 2026 [1, 2]. Feeling discomfort while resting, he sought help from the medical officer on duty at the legislative building, according to PAS Pinang Tunggal assemblyman Bukhori Ghazali [1]. "As he was resting during the break, he felt discomfort, so he went to the medical officer on duty to check," Bukhori said [1].
Medical checks revealed his blood pressure was above normal levels, prompting an ambulance transfer to Penang Hospital for further observation and tests [1, 2]. Fauzi suffers from hypertension and is subject to monitoring when his blood pressure spikes [1, 2]. Although he did not faint or report severe symptoms, hospital admission followed standard procedures as a precaution [1, 2].
At the hospital, there are conflicting reports about his admission. One source states his admission status remains unclear pending the doctor’s assessment [1]. Another report claims he was placed under observation in Penang Hospital’s intensive care unit [2]. Fauzi expressed a wish not to be admitted and hoped to return to the assembly if cleared medically to hear the Chief Minister’s winding-up speech. "He told me he did not want to be admitted as he wanted to come back to listen to the winding-up speech by the chief minister," Bukhori said [1].
On the same day, PAS spiritual adviser Datuk Hashim Jasin, aged 86, was also warded at Penang Hospital for age-related and heart conditions [2]. He received visits from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail [2].
Muhammad Fauzi remains under medical observation at Penang Hospital while doctors evaluate his condition and determine if he can safely return to the state legislative assembly [1, 2].
