KUALA LUMPUR – Former two-time prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is still receiving treatment at the National Heart Institute (IJN) since being admitted in January.
In a statement today, Dr Mahathir said experts at the medical centre had allowed him to temporarily return home during the daytime, but he was required to return to IJN to spend his nights there.
“I’m still receiving treatment at IJN due to an infection I first contracted in January. Alhamdulillah, my health is improving thanks to prayers and the dedication by IJN’s doctors, nurses and staff.
“I hope that I will recover and be allowed to return home soon,” Dr Mahathir added.
He also expressed his and wife Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali’s Ramadan greetings, with the pair wishing Muslims a blessed fasting month.
On February 13, it was reported that Dr Mahathir would be taking a period of rest following treatment at IJN for an infection.
This came after his admission to IJN on January 26.
In photos captured on February 22, Dr Mahathir – who will turn 99 on July 10 this year – was seen sitting at a table reading a newspaper and perusing documents as he underwent post-infection treatment.
In August last year, Dr Mahathir was similarly admitted to IJN for infection-related treatment. – March 11, 2024