88-Year-Old Mahathir Admitted To Hospital For Chest Infection
The former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is expected to remain at the National Heart Institute for the next few days.
By Melody Oei — 19 Nov 2013, 11:26 AM — Updated almost 11 years ago
"I Will Think About It," Says Dr. Mahathir In Response To Najib's Request To Reconsider His Resignation
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is rethinking his decision to quit as Petronas adviser.
thestar.com.my"I will think about it first," he said when asked about the prime minister's suggestion for him to reconsider his decision.
"The doctor asked me to reduce my activities," Dr Mahathir told reporters when met at the Putra World Trade Centre where the Umno general assembly is being held.
"I am already old ... The doctors have advised me to slow down," he said.
It is also learnt that Dr Mahathir had tendered his resignation because his concerns over certain dealings were ignored.
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Najib Razak Hopes Dr. Mahathir Will Reconsider His Decision To Resign As Petronas Advisor
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak hopes Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad will re-consider his decision to step down as Petronas adviser.
thestar.com.myNajib said this was because the government felt that the former prime minister was still able to contribute for Petronas’ development and success.
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"The government welcomes Tun to continue to serve as Petronas Adviser," he told reporters after a meeting, which lasted for nearly an hour, with Hamas leader Khalid Meshaal at the Putra World Trade Centre.
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Dr. Mahathir Resigns Post As Petronas Advisor As Doctor Told Him To "Slow Down"
Former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad has let go of his post as Petronas adviser effective yesterday, reports Utusan Malaysia.
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According to Malay daily Utusan, sources said Mahathir felt it was time to cut back on his still-busy schedule. Since retiring in 2003, the 88-year-old Mahathir has held key posts in several top institutions.
The former prime minister said Monday that he had relinquished the post effective Dec 1, as he had been advised by his doctor to slow down.
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Ex-PM Dr. Mahathir Was Discharged From IJN And Will Continue With Physiotherapy
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was discharged from the National Heart Institute (IJN) today after being admitted on Nov 16 for chest infection.
mysinchew.comA statement said Dr Mahathir, who was responding well to treatment, left the ward at 10.30am and he was accompanied by his wife Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali.
thestar.com.my“He (Dr Mahathir) will however be required to continue with his exercise programme and physiotherapy,” the statement said.
88-Year-Old Dr. Mahathir Is Getting Better
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has responded well to treatment since his admission to the National Heart Institute (IJN).
thestar.com.myA statement from Dr Mahathir’s office said today, the former prime minister was currently undergoing treatment which involved chest physiotherapy and exercise.
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The statement also said that the medical team is satisfied with his progress. Doctors have advised that visits are confined to immediate family members.
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A cheerful Dr Mahathir with Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali. Photograph was taken at the IJN ward today. Photo from: The MOLE
Image via mole.myDr. Mahathir Has Been Hospitalised For A Chest Infection
Mahathir, however, is expected to remain in the National Heart Institute for the next few days. He is receiving treatment and physiotherapy.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad was admitted to hospital for a chest infection today (Nov 18), the country’s official Bernama news agency reported.
According To Bernama, He Was Admitted To The National Heart Institute On 18 Nov 2013
"The medical team is closely monitoring his condition and is satisfied with his progress," the official Bernama news agency said, citing a statement from Mahathir's Perdana Leadership Foundation research institute.
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Visits are confined to immediate family members.
nationmultimedia.comDr Mahathir Was UMNO President And Malaysia's PM From 1981-2003, He Was Last Hospitalised In 2010 While In Australia For A Chest Infection
In this picture taken in 2003, Dr Mahathir Mohamad (R) and Mr Abdullah Badawi were seen listening to a debate at the 54th UMNO general assembly. The former was then UMNO president while Mr Abdullah was his deputy.
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Mahathir Mohamad, former prime minister of Malaysia, left, and his wife Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali at Epworth Hospital in Melbourne on Oct. 4 2010. Source: Office of Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad via Bloomberg
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