Former Malaysian PM Mahathir hospitalized after wife’s death — Anadolu Agency

In Malaysia, former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad was admitted to the National Heart Institute for observation. This occurred the day after his wife, Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, died at the same medical facility.

Mahathir’s hospitalization

According to Anadolu Agency, 101-year-old Mahathir was taken to the National Heart Institute on Tuesday. The agency cited his son, Mukhriz Mahathir, who was quoted by the state news agency Bernama.

Mahathir was hospitalized for medical observation. His wife died at the same facility the previous day.

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Death of Siti Hasmah

Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali died on Monday at the National Heart Institute at the age of 100. Her condition worsened after a heart attack, and she was buried the same day.

Mahathir Mohamad and Siti Hasmah, both of whom had medical education, were married for 70 years. The couple had seven children.