Mahathir admitted to hospital for check-up

[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad was admitted to the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday for a full medical check-up and further observation, according to a statement.

The former prime minister is expected to remain there for the next few days, the medical facility said in a statement late Thursday.

Mahathir, 96, is currently undergoing "several investigations which shall be completed in the next few days", according to a statement issued by the institute on Friday.

Mahathir has had several coronary bypass operations in the past.

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