According to The Star Online, the incident was confirmed by Miri Hospital management including Senadin assemblyman and divisional health department.



On Friday, the English daily quoted the state assemblyman Datuk Lee Kim Shin, saying that he had been notified of the case.



"I have verified the information with the Miri Divisional Health Department and also Miri Hospital Director Dr Jack Wong.



"Initial indications showed that the death was due to severe complications from diphtheria but further tests are needed to ascertain the exact cause."