Malaysian ex-PM Mahathir in hospital for ‘observation’

Mahathir Mohamad, the former prime minister of Malaysia, has been admitted to a specialized heart hospital for” observation ,” according to an AFP report from KUALA LUMPUR on Thursday( Aug 3 ).

The 98-year-old former president, who held the position of prime minister twice for a total of 24 years, is one of Malaysia’s most powerful political figures.

On Tuesday, he was accepted into the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur, according to a cause close to the previous leading, who did so under the condition of anonymity and without providing any additional information.

According to the cause,” He is fine and is being watched.”

The original leader, according to another official close to Mahathir,” is not in any kind of risk.” An disease is being treated for Mahathir.

In December 2021 and January 2022, Mahathir was likewise hospitalized for a few days to receive medical examinations.

Over the years, he has experienced many heart issues, including several heart problems and bypass surgery.

Mahathir ruled Malaysia from 1981 to 2003 before taking back control of a liberal alliance in 2018 when he was 92 years old.

Bickering led to the collapse of that leadership in 2020.

Despite losing the 2022 general election, he has joined forces with Malay-based political parties in an effort to overthrow Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s recent administration.