S’wak-born cop’s severed hand successfully reattached after eight-hour surgery following Kepong attack

By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, Nov 12: A team of doctors at Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) has successfully reattached the severed hand of 26-year-old Lance Corporal Thierry Rodger anak Fendy, a Sarawak-born police officer who was seriously injured during a confrontation with a foreign man who ran amok in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur yesterday.

According to a Facebook post by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, the eight-hour highly complex microsurgical operation was performed by HKL’s Upper Limb and Microsurgery Subspecialty team, led by Dr Allan Ravi Rajagopal and Dr Aziz Sabbir Husain. The procedure required high-precision work using a surgical microscope.

He also congratulated HKL’s Neurosurgery team for working alongside the microsurgical team to treat Thierry’s head injuries.

“Their extraordinary dedication in handling such a highly complex microsurgical emergency case is a source of immense pride for the nation. It simultaneously demonstrates that the quality of multidisciplinary medical services at our public healthcare facilities stands at an exemplary standard,” he said.

Dzulkefly also commended Thierry for his bravery and sacrifice in safeguarding public safety, adding that the Health Ministry (MOH) would ensure he continued to receive comprehensive intensive care to support the recovery of his hand function to the best possible level.

Meanwhile, Sarawak Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government II Datuk Michael Tiang paid tribute to Thierry, describing him as a “Hero from Sarawak”.

In a Facebook post today, Tiang praised the Iban officer for his selfless actions and commended the doctors and nurses involved in his treatment.

“May Thierry recover quickly, regain his health as before, and be able to return safely to his family!

“Hero dari Sarawak! Semoga cepat sembuh! (Hero from Sarawak! Wishing you a speedy recovery!)”

Thierry sustained severe injuries during a confrontation with a foreign man who went on a rampage at a residential property in Desa Aman Puri, Kepong, yesterday evening.

According to a Bernama report, a team comprising police, Fire and Rescue Department and Health Ministry personnel was dispatched to the scene to manage the situation.

However, upon opening the door to the premises, the team was attacked by the suspect, who was armed with two machetes.

Thierry, who is attached to the Gombak District Police Headquarters, suffered a severed right hand as well as injuries to his head and body.

The suspect also attacked police officers attempting to arrest him, prompting them to fire several shots. The suspect was later pronounced dead while being taken to hospital. – DayakDaily

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