The groundbreaking ceremony of a modular construction system panel manufacturing plant officiated by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg here today was distracted momentarily when one of the attendees suffered from breathing difficulties.

State Local government minister, Datuk Dr. Sim Kui Hian leapt to help a participant at the ground breaking ceremony at about 10.40am today.

The senior citizen from Kampung Sejingkat was attending the event on the project site at the Demak Laut when he got into breathing difficulties.

Dr. Sim who was delivering his speech rushed to the victim’s aid.

The senior citizen was taken to a nearby private medical centre for treatment.

Chief minister, Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari later praised Dr Sim’s prompt action, saying the SUPP president was a leader who was concerned about the welfare of the people.