MALAYSIAN KING UNDERGOES KNEE SURGERY IN GERMANY

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian King Tuanku Mizan Zainal
Abidin Saturday left for Munich, Germany to undergo a surgery on a knee at the
Klinikum Rechts Der Isar Medical Centre on Monday, a statement from the Istana
Negara (National Palace) said.

He is accompanied by his consort Tuanku Nur Zahirah, their two children, as
well as two specialist doctors namely Selayang Hospital Senior Orthopaedic
Specialist Dr Ramli Baba and Kuala Lumpur Hospital Orthopaedic Specialist Dr
Mohd Asri Ghapar.

The statement said that the surgery would be carried out by a team of
specialists at the medical centre headed by Prof Andreas B. Imhoff.

"His Majesty is expected to undergo a week of recovery process following the
surgery.

"The King has asked the people not to be unduly worried, and to pray to God
for a successful surgery as well as for a speedy recovery so that His Majesty
can resume his duties as usual," the statement said.
-- BERNAMA