Former Malaysian Premier Mahathir admitted to hospital for infection
Mahathir's office says former prime minister, who altogether held office for nearly a quarter-century, is continuing his work at National Heart Institute
ISTANBUL
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.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad busy with his routine work while being treated for an infection at a medical institute in Kuala Lumpur. (Photo supplied by his office)
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.
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