Dr Mahathir

2024 - 10 - 16

Dr. Mahathir's Hospitalization: When a Lung Infection and a Slander Suit Dance Together!

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Former Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohamad is back in IJN for a lung infection, delaying his defamation suit! Get the scoop on this unexpected twist!

In a surprising turn of events, former Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad found himself back at the National Heart Institute (IJN) on October 15, due to a lung infection. The news broke that the iconic leader was unable to attend the scheduled hearing for his defamation suit against Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. It seems that the ailing political heavyweight has more on his plate than just health concerns, as the legal drama unfolds in the background.

While Malaysians are no stranger to the resilience of Dr. Mahathir, this unexpected hospitalization raises eyebrows and concerns about his health. At 98 years young, the former prime minister has had his fair share of medical episodes, yet he continues to be a pivotal figure in Malaysian politics. With legal battles simmering alongside his health issues, itโ€™s almost reminiscent of a dramatic telenovela, where every twist and turn keeps viewers on the edge of their seats!

As the news of his lung infection echoed in the corridors of the IJN, lawyers had to deliver disappointing updates to the court regarding the postponed hearing. This defamation case, rooted in comments made by Zahid about Mahathir's ancestry, has been a hot topic within Malaysian media. Many are left wondering how this latest health scare will impact the judicial proceedings and whether Mahathir will bounce back in time to re-enter the political arena:

However, all is not doom and gloom! Fans of the former PM know that he is not one to back down easily. Known for his quick wit and determined spirit, we can only hope that he recovers swiftly. On a related note, did you know that Dr. Mahathir previously underwent a heart bypass in 2007? His strength has become legendary in Malaysia, and there's even a saying about the tenacity of this remarkable man!

As we hold our breath for both his health and the outcome of the trial, letโ€™s remember that every setback is a setup for a comeback. Will the saga of Dr. Mahathir Mohamad take another unexpected twist or lead to a dramatic conclusion in the courtroom? Only time will tell!

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Lung infection sends Dr Mahathir back to IJN, delays slander suit ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 โ€” Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been admitted to the National Heart Institute (IJN) again, this time for a lung infection.

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Mahathir admitted to heart institute due to lung infection; defamation ... (The Straits Times)

PETALING JAYA โ€“ Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has been admitted to the National Heart Institute for a respiratory infection, ...

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Dr Mahathir warded in IJN due to lung infection, trial postponed (The Star Online)

PETALING JAYA: Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was admitted to the National Heart Institute (IJN) on Tuesday (Oct 15), the Kuala Lumpur High ...

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Dr Mahathir hospitalised, defamation suit hearing against Ahmad ... (The Borneo Post)

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 16): The hearing of the defamation suit filed by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad against Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, which was scheduled to ...

[Updated] Dr Mahathir hospitalised with lung infection, trial ... (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been admitted to the National Heart Institute (IJN) due to a lung infection, the High Court heard today.

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Dr M admitted to IJN, libel trial postponed (Free Malaysia Today)

The former prime minister's lawyer informs the court that his client was warded at the National Heart Institute last evening for a lung infection.

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Tun M hospitalised, suit against Zahid over ancestry comments ... (The Edge Markets MY)

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been hospitalised at the National Heart Institute (IJN), resulting in the postponement of his defamation ...

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