Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad was admitted to the hospital a day after the death of his wife. On Tuesday (September 29) night, he was taken to the National Heart Institute (IJN) in Kuala Lumpur for observation. Mahathir's wife, Siti Hasmah Mohammad Ali, passed away on Monday (September 28) at the age of 100.
According to local media reports, the 101-year-old Mahathir has been admitted to the hospital for routine medical care and observation. His condition is currently stable. His second son, Mokhzani Mahathir, stated that there is no cause for concern regarding his hospitalization.
Sixty-five-year-old Mokhzani told the state news agency Bernama that his father was admitted to the IJN simply to be kept under observation. The past two days have been quite stressful for Mahathir, but for now, he is doing well.
Mahathir's press secretary, Sufi Yusoff, stated that following his wife's death, Mahathir became exhausted and was not getting sufficient rest. Doctors are awaiting further tests and a final evaluation regarding his condition.
Mahathir's wife, Siti Hasmah, passed away at the age of 100 on Monday (September 28) at the very same National Heart Institute. Her funeral was held with state honors, and she was buried at the Putrajaya National Mausoleum on the same day.
Trained in medical science, Mahathir and Hasmah were married in 1956. This past August, they completed 70 years of married life, and they have seven children together.
