Doctors: No visitors for Anwar except family

PETALING JAYA: The family of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pix) has been advised to decline any visitor requests.
The family confirmed the PKR de facto leader was admitted to hospital for a severe prolapsed disc injury after he was unable to move after returning from Turkey.
"He was rushed to University Malaya Medical Centre and the doctors are currently monitoring his condition closely," Anwar's family said in a statement today.
The statement also said doctors have advised the family not to allow any visitors as Anwar undergoes the necessary treatment and observation in the hospital.
"His family members are with him at the moment. However, we remain grateful for all the concern, prayers and support received from everyone for their kind understanding," the statement said.
The former deputy prime minister returned from Turkey at 5pm yesterday.
Anwar had surgery on his right shoulder in November last year, following an accident in September.
He was in Turkey to lend support to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is seeking re-election.