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What is the truth about the death of former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad?
Several pages on social media platforms circulated the following news: "Mahathir Mohamad passed away, one of the most important founders of the modern state influential in the modern era in Malaysia."
The truth:
The news about the death of former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is false. He is still alive, as his daughter Marina published a statement saying, "The health condition of her father has begun to improve."
Adding that, her father has improved his appetite and is spending quality time with his family members who were by his side at the National Heart Institute (IJN).
Dr. Mahathir was informed of the congratulations extended to him by many parties, including states presidents, international personalities, and the public. The family of Dr. Mahathir extends its thanks to everyone who cared for his health called for his recovery, and continued to check on his health condition. Dr. Mahathir will continue to receive treatment at IJN under the supervision of local experts.
Indicating that at present, only family members are allowed to visit him. This is the second time that former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, 96 years old, has been transferred to the National Heart Institute in the same month, and a spokesman for former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad announced Last Saturday he was transferred to the Cardiac Care Unit at the National Institute of Cardiology, and last December, the National Heart Institute of Malaysia announced that former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad would be discharged from the hospital within days after he had completed the necessary examinations inside the hospital, where he was conducting a medical examination.
What do you know about Mahathir Mohamad?
Mahathir Mohamad is a famous Malaysian politician and economist born in the UK in 1925. He served as prime minister in his country for two terms, the first between 1981 and 2003, the longest term for a prime minister in Malaysia's history. He held the second term in the premiership between 2018 and 2020 when his health condition prevented him from continuing.
