Former M’sia PM Mahathir Admitted to Heart Institute for a Full Medical Check-up

The last many of us heard of Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad was when he resigned as prime minister in February 2020.

He attempted to form a “unity government” with parties from both sides of the political sphere, but things didn’t go as planned.

Since then, Dr Mahthir has grabbed the headlines for comments he has made on Malaysia’s political situation, which has been in turmoil for the last few years.

But we often forget that the former PM is just four years away from being a centenarian, and that like many people his age, he suffers from health ailments.

Former M’sia PM Mahathir Admitted to Heart Institute for a Full Medical Check-up

Dr Mahathir has been admitted to Malaysia’s National Heart Institute (IJN) for a full medical check-up.

According to a statement by the specialist heart institute, the 96-year-old was admitted to the institute at 7pm yesterday (16 Dec).

There, he will undergo a full medical check-up and remain there for the next few days for further observation.

Details of Dr Mahathir’s admission are unclear, but he has suffered heart troubles in the past.

In fact, he’s suffered three heart attacks; one in 1989, and two in 2006. He has undergone two bypass surgeries, the first at Kuala Lumpur Hospital in 1989 and the second at IJN in 2007.

He has also been hospitalised several times for chest infection, the most recent of which came in 2018, when he was admitted to the IJN.

Served Twice as PM For 24 Years

Dr Mahathir first served as Malaysia premier from 1981 to 2003 before retiring. He reclaimed the post in 2018, when he became prime minister for the second time, at the age of 92.

At the time, he was the world’s oldest prime minister.

He resigned just two years later and was succeeded by Mr Muhyiddin Yassin, who has since been replaced as well.

Next Election is Last Chance to “Clean up the Country”

Earlier this month, Dr Mahathir said Malaysia’s next election will be the “last chance to clean up the country.”

He clearly isn’t a fan of the incumbent government.

“I still feel the need to bring down this government because this government is a corrupt government. It did not come into power through elections,” he said.

Malaysia’s next election is supposed to be in 2023, but the seasoned politician believes it’ll be held as early as the middle of 2022.

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