After registering with KPU, East Halmahera Regent passes away

TERNATE, KOMPAS.com – East Halmahera Regent Muhdin Ma’bud, who was also a candidate for the position, died after registering with the KPU on Friday (4/9/2020).

East Halmahera Regency Government Head of Public Relations Yusuf Thalib said Muhdin died at Maba Regional Hospital, East Halmahera Regency, around 4 p.m. WIT.

Yusuf explained that Muhdin and his partner, Anjar Taher, registered with the KPU on Friday morning.

“The list this morning was because (there was) a lack of administration by the deputy, so it was a bit late,” Yusuf said when contacted. Kompas.com, Friday.

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“Because by noon after Friday there were already other candidates on the list, due to the delay, then on Friday the list will continue,” Yusuf added.

After registering, Muhdin read a political prayer in front of his followers.

About 15 minutes after giving speeches, Muhdin passed out on stage.

“Before, I was still giving speeches and I immediately passed out. About 15 minutes earlier, the speech immediately fainted, ”Yusuf said again.

The applause from the crowd that had gathered around the stage suddenly stopped. They were shocked that their champion fell in East Halamahera Pilkada.

Anjar, who was standing next to Muhdin, immediately picked him up. The practicing candidate was immediately taken to the hospital.

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Muhdin was treated for half an hour in the hospital.

“I myself was the one who immediately took him to the hospital. At about half an hour in the hospital, the doctor immediately pronounced Regent Muhdin dead, ”Yusuf explained.