Tag: Mahathir Mohamad

Malaysia’s Mahathir, 97, to Run in General Elections

October 11, 2022
Asia & PacificelectionsMahathir MohamadMalaysiaWorld
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PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia—Malaysia’s 97-year-old former leader Mahathir Mohamad announced Tuesday he will defend his seat in the general elections expected next month, though he wouldn’t say whether he would be prime minister a third time if his political alliance wins. “We have not decided who will be prime minister because the prime minister candidate is only…

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Malaysia’s Former PM Mahathir Admitted to Heart Centre for Full Medical Check-up

December 17, 2021
Asia & PacificMahathir MohamadMalaysiaWorld
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Malaysia’s two-time prime minister Mahathir Mohamad was admitted to the National Heart Insitute in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday for “a full medical check-up” and will be staying in the hospital for a few days, according to a statement shared on his Twitter account. The 96-year-old politician arrived at the hospital at around 7 p.m. on…

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