Former Malaysian Premier Mahathir admitted to hospital for infection
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, aged 98, has been admitted to the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur for medical care to treat an infection. He was admitted on Tuesday, as reported by his office on Thursday.
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 05:08 | 03 August 2023
- Modified Date: 05:08 | 03 August 2023
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been admitted for medical care to treat an infection, his office said Thursday.
Mahathir, 98, was admitted on Tuesday to the National Heart Institute in the capital Kuala Lumpur, his office told Anadolu.
Mahathir "was admitted on Tuesday and treated for infection," an official said.
He added that Mahathir is continuing his writing and work while receiving treatment inside the institute.
Twice since December 2021, Mahathir has been admitted to the institute for heart problems.
Mahathir served two non-sequential terms as prime minister of the Southeast Asian nation for a total of 24 years, and left office in 2020.