KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — The surgery to reattach the severed right wrist of a police officer injured in a machete attack in Kepong yesterday was successful, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said.
He expressed appreciation to the team of specialists, doctors, nurses, and other medical personnel at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) involved in the operation.
“Special appreciation goes to the Upper Limb and Microsurgery Subspecialty team, led by Dr Allan Ravi Rajagopal and Dr Aziz Sabbir Husain, for successfully completing the eight-hour procedure, which required a high degree of precision using a surgical microscope,” Dr Dzulkefly said in a Facebook post today.
He also congratulated the HKL Neurosurgery team for helping treat head injuries sustained by Lance Corporal Thierry Rodger anak Fendy.
“The extraordinary dedication shown in handling this highly complex emergency microsurgery case is a source of great pride for the country. It also demonstrates the excellent standard of multidisciplinary medical services at our public healthcare facilities.
“To Lance Corporal Thierry, the people of Malaysia are indebted to you for your courage and sacrifice in protecting public safety. The Health Ministry (MOH) is committed to ensuring that you continue to receive comprehensive intensive care to support the best possible recovery of hand function,” Dr Dzulkefly said.
The ministry also prayed for Lance Corporal Thierry's recovery and for strength for his family as they face this difficult ordeal.
The officer's right wrist was severed after he was attacked by a foreign man armed with a machete at a residential premises in Desa Aman Puri, Kepong, yesterday.
The incident drew condemnation from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who called for firm action against all criminal acts, regardless of the perpetrator's identity, to uphold the rule of law and ensure the safety of law enforcement personnel.
Meanwhile, Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng, in a separate statement, wished the officer a speedy recovery and pledged RM5,000 as a gesture of appreciation and support for Thierry.
Home Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail also hoped that Thierry's recovery would go smoothly and that the medical team's efforts would yield the best possible outcome.
"I deeply appreciate Lance Corporal Thierry's courage and sacrifice. He is among thousands of security personnel who put themselves at risk every day to ensure that the people can go about their lives in peace," he said in a Facebook post.
Earlier, Saifuddin, accompanied by Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail, visited Thierry at HKL, where they met and offered words of encouragement to him and his family.
"I can imagine the immense hardship they are going through, especially when a loved one becomes a victim while carrying out the responsibility of keeping the community safe," he said.
