Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad was discharged from the National Heart Institute (IJN) at 11.30am today.

In a statement, IJN said Dr Mahathir underwent a series of medical investigations and was ready for discharge as planned.

Dr Mahathir and his wife Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali expressed their thanks to everyone for their concern and prayers over the last week when he was admitted to IJN, the statement said.

Dr Mahathir was admitted to IJN for a full medical check-up and further observation on Dec 16.

- Bernama