Mahathir Mohamad

Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir, 100, discharged from hospital

He has been under observation at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur for fatigue-related issues on Sunday

The soon-to-be 100-year-old former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad remains active on social media.

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Former Malaysian PM Mahathir says his country aims to remain friendly towards both Washington and Beijing.

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Malaysia's longest-serving prime minister Mahathir Mohamad's legacy is a complex tapestry of accomplishments and controversies.

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Whether you admire him or not, the former PM is the architect of the country’s modern identity, a legacy shaped during his first tenure and marked by both complexity and impact

Mahathir described the RCI as politically motivated and aimed at destroying his reputation. He rejected accusations by Anwar that the inquiry’s findings revealed treachery on the part of Mahathir’s government..

Mahathir denies treachery allegations amid calls for criminal probe

He said the decision to drop the claims had been made by the then Cabinet on the advice of legal experts

The report recommended the 99-year-old Mahathir be investigated for cheating and wrongful losses over the dropped claims, citing his responsibilities as prime minister to protect and defend Malaysia’s interests and sovereignty.

Malaysia royal commission recommends criminal probe against Mahathir over Pedra Branca

A MALAYSIAN royal commission of inquiry (RCI) has recommended that a police report be lodged against former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad for his handling of a sovereignty dispute with Singapore ove...

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Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad turned 99 in July, but just days after his birthday was hospitalised for “continuous coughing”.

Malaysia’s ex-PM Mahathir, 99, discharged from hospital

MALAYSIA’S nearly 100-year-old former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has been discharged from hospital, his office said on Tuesday, almost two weeks after he was admitted for a respiratory infection.