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Mahathir Mohamad admitted to hospital for observation following wife's death
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Mahathir Mohamad admitted to hospital for observation following wife's death

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  • Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, aged 101, was admitted to the National Heart Institute for observation shortly after the death of his wife Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali at the same hospital.
  • His office confirmed the admission and stated they are awaiting diagnosis from his doctors.

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Mahathir Mohamad, aged 101, is a two-time former Prime Minister of Malaysia who has experienced multiple hospitalisations in recent years, raising public concern about his health. His wife, Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, died at the National Heart Institute shortly before his admission.

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The former prime minister’s office says it is waiting for the diagnosis from his doctors

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Published: 11:28am, 30 Sep 2026Updated: 11:28am, 30 Sep 2026

Malaysia’s two-time prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has been admitted to hospital for observation, his office confirmed on Wednesday, in the latest health scare involving the 101-year-old.

Mahathir was admitted to the National Heart Institute on Tuesday night, barely a day after his wife of 70 years, Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, died at the same hospital.

It is unclear why the former leader was admitted. Sufi Yusoff, Mahathir’s long-time aide, told reporters that they were awaiting diagnosis by his doctors.

Mahathir has had a series of hospitalisations in recent years, triggering public concern over his deteriorating health.

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  • Mahathir Mohamad will remain under medical observation at the National Heart Institute pending diagnosis.

    Very likely · Within days

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  • What was the cause of Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali's death?
  • How will Mahathir Mohamad's health condition affect his public role or legacy?

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This article was originally published by SCMP Economy.

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