Dr M admitted to IJN for observation, son says

Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad was admitted to the National Heart Institute (IJN) yesterday for observation, said his son Mokhzani.

Mokhzani said there was no cause for concern over his father’s condition, adding that the decision to admit him was made to allow him to be monitored following the passing of Dr Hasmah Ali.

“He was admitted to IJN for observation. The past two days have been quite stressful for Mahathir, but for now, he is okay and there is no cause for concern,” he said when contacted today.

Hasmah, 100, passed away at IJN on the morning of Sept 28 and was laid to rest at Pusara Negara (National Cemetery) in Precinct 20, Putrajaya, later that day with full state funeral honours.

Another of Mahathir’s sons, Mukhriz, had previously said that his father had been at IJN to accompany Hasmah throughout her treatment before she passed away.

Mahathir and Hasmah were married on Aug 5, 1956, and celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this year.

The couple have seven children.

- Bernama

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