20-2-2024 (KUALA LUMPUR) Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, the former Prime Minister of Malaysia, is conscious and not in critical condition, according to a close aide, who refuted claims circulating on social media.
“He is still in the IJN (National Heart Institute), and we will issue an update if there is any significant development,” stated the aide when contacted on Monday (Feb 19).
On February 13, it was reported that Dr Mahathir would take a period of rest after receiving treatment at the IJN for an infection. He was admitted to the hospital on January 26.
The 98-year-old’s health condition was disclosed during the proceedings of his defamation lawsuit against Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi last week.
Dr Mahathir’s lawyer, Mior Nor Haidir Suhaimi, submitted an application to postpone the proceedings, informing the court about his client’s admission to the IJN.
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