Dr M at IJN for observation
The 101-year-old former prime minister was admitted to IJN yesterday.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, aged 101, has been admitted to the National Heart Institute (IJN) for observation, according to his son Mokhzani. The announcement was reported by Bernama. A spokesperson for Mahathir's office, Sufi Yusoff, stated that the former leader was in good health and resting at the IJN facility.
Dr Mahathir's wife, Dr Hasmah Ali, passed away at the IJN on Monday at the age of 100, receiving a state funeral and being laid to rest at Pusara Negara in Putrajaya. Her death sparked an outpouring of tributes, with many praising her warmth, grace, and contributions to the nation. Dr Mahathir expressed surprise at his wife's passing, as she seemed well the day before.
The former prime minister has a history of heart ailments and has undergone heart bypass surgery in 1989 and 2007. In January, he suffered a hip fracture after a fall at his home, which led to physiotherapy treatment instead of surgery due to his age.
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