Category: Mahathir

Malaysia Ex-PM Mahathir Loses Seat in First Election Defeat in 53 Years

November 19, 2022
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KUALA LUMPUR—Malaysia’s veteran leader Mahathir Mohamad suffered his first election defeat in 53 years on Saturday in a blow that could mark the end of a seven-decade political career. Mahathir, 97, who served as Malaysia’s prime minister for more than two decades in two stints, failed to retain his parliamentary seat in the Langkawi island…

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Former Malaysian PM Mahathir in Stable Condition in Hospital

January 22, 2022
Asia & PacificHospitalMahathirMalaysiaWorld
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KUALA LUMPUR—Malaysia’s former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad is in a stable condition after undergoing treatment at the National Heart Institute, his daughter said in a statement on Saturday. Marina Mahathir said her 96-year-old father had been readmitted to hospital and has undergone two days of treatment following an elective medical procedure in early January. “Siti…

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