As for the multiple entry rules in Penang, they change again: now Penang gives multi entry only if you are director/owner of the company and your work permit has a residual validity of at least 8 months
Ellie, Darren is talking about a very first Non B Visa, that can be obtained BEFORE having a work permit (showing the wp3, the form used to request a work permit) so his friend can only have a Single Entry Non B Visa, anywhere in the world.
Even if Immigration would decide to give you more than 7 days (it depends on doctor statement and your objective health situation and I am afraid a problem to your hand will not considered extremely bad) you have to pay 1900 for any kind of extension