Malaysian ex-PM Mahathir in hospital for ‘observation’: Source
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Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad at his hospital ward on Aug 3.
PHOTO: OFFICE OF TUN DR MAHATHIR BIN MOHAMAD
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KUALA LUMPUR - Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has been admitted to a specialist heart hospital for observation, a source told AFP news agency on Thursday.
The 98-year-old former leader is one of Malaysia’s most dominant political figures, having served twice as prime minister for a total of 24 years.
He was admitted to the Institut Jantung Negara (IJN), also known as the National Heart Institute, in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, a source close to the former premier said on condition of anonymity without giving further details.
“He is OK and is under observation,” the source said.
Another official close to Tun Dr Mahathir said the former leader “is not in any kind of danger. Mahathir is being treated for an infection”.
Two photos of Dr Mahathir were posted on his Facebook page on Thursday night, accompanied by a caption that said “he was writing and going through some files at his hospital ward” at the IJN on Thursday.
Dr Mahathir was also admitted to hospital in December 2021 and January 2022 for several days to undergo medical checks.
He has had numerous heart problems over the years, suffering several heart attacks and undergoing bypass surgery.
Dr Mahathir led Malaysia from 1981 to 2003 and then returned to power in 2018
That administration collapsed in 2020 due to infighting.
He lost in the 2022 General Election
