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Mahathir Mohamad

Former Malaysian PM Mahathir allowed ‘home leave’ a month after hip fracture

Doctors have advised former Malaysian prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad not to have visitors besides immediate family members for now.
Doctors have advised former Malaysian prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad not to have visitors besides immediate family members for now.

Mahathir enjoys quick coffee outing in KL in first public appearance since hip fracture

Dr Mahathir Mohamad getting coffee in a Kuala Lumpur mall on Jan 27.
Dr Mahathir Mohamad getting coffee in a Kuala Lumpur mall on Jan 27.

UMNO president Zahid’s ‘grand coalition’ call runs into old Malay political fault lines

At the closing of UMNO’s party congress on Jan 17, its president Zahid Hamidi (centre) proposed a “grand coalition” of Malay political parties in Malaysia.
At the closing of UMNO’s party congress on Jan 17, its president Zahid Hamidi (centre) proposed a “grand coalition” of Malay political parties in Malaysia.

Doctors satisfied with Mahathir’s recovery, as former Malaysian PM continues physiotherapy

Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad is receiving non-surgical physiotherapy treatment at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur.
Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad is receiving non-surgical physiotherapy treatment at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur.

Physiotherapy, not surgery, to aid Malaysia’s ex-PM Mahathir as he recovers from fall, says aide

Former Malaysia Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's recovery process is expected to take some time.
Former Malaysia Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's recovery process is expected to take some time.

Doctors ruled out surgery for Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir’s fractured hip because of his age, says son

Malaysia’s former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad was admitted to hospital on Jan 6 after a fall at his residence.
Malaysia’s former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad was admitted to hospital on Jan 6 after a fall at his residence.

Malaysia’s ex-PM Mahathir hospitalised with hip fracture after fall at home

Former Malaysia Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad in an interview with The Straits Times at the perdana Leadership Foundation in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on July 8, 2025.
Former Malaysia Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad in an interview with The Straits Times at the perdana Leadership Foundation in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on July 8, 2025.

Muhyiddin denies Mahathir’s claims over stolen party funds

Malaysia's former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin said the allegation was based on speculation and false information.
Malaysia's former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin said the allegation was based on speculation and false information.

Letter From Putrajaya

This Malaysian city was meant to replace Kuala Lumpur as the capital; 30 years on, it still hasn’t

Generic of Putrajaya, Malaysia on Dec 10, 2025.
Generic of Putrajaya, Malaysia on Dec 10, 2025.

Mahathir lodges police report against Malaysia PM Anwar over US trade deal

The Reciprocal Trade Agreement, signed by Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim and US President Donald Trump on Oct 26, aims to strengthen Malaysia-US cooperation.
The Reciprocal Trade Agreement, signed by Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim and US President Donald Trump on Oct 26, aims to strengthen Malaysia-US cooperation.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.