Malaysia’s ex-PM Mahathir in stable condition, says daughter
- Marina Mahathir says family asks for ‘the people to pray for his speedy and full recovery’ after father has undergone two days of treatment
- The two-time former premier, once the world’s oldest leader, was admitted to the hospital for the third time in just over a month
Malaysia’s former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad is in a stable condition after undergoing treatment at the National Heart Institute, his daughter said in a statement on Saturday.
Marina Mahathir said her 96-year-old father had been readmitted to hospital and has undergone two days of treatment following an elective medical procedure in early January.
“Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali (his wife) and family ask for the people to pray for his speedy and full recovery,” Marina said.
The National Heart Institute did not say at the time what procedure Mahathir, who has a history of heart problems, had undergone.
The former Malaysian Prime Minister was hospitalised for the third time in just over a month, his spokesperson said Saturday, sparking concerns over his health.
The two-time former premier, once the world’s oldest leader, has been admitted at the cardiac care unit of the National Heart Institute, said the spokesperson, who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the case. He said a statement will be issued later Saturday.
Media descended on the hospital as news spread that Mahathir had been admitted again, about a fortnight after he had a procedure at the same facility.