Category: Mahathir Mohamad

Malaysia’s Mahathir, 97, to Run in General Elections

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia—Malaysia’s 97-year-old former leader Mahathir Mohamad announced Tuesday he will defend his seat in the general elections expected next month, though he wouldn’t say whether he would be prime minister a third time if his political alliance wins. “We have not decided who will be prime minister because the prime minister candidate is only…


Malaysia’s Former PM Mahathir Admitted to Heart Centre for Full Medical Check-up

Malaysia’s two-time prime minister Mahathir Mohamad was admitted to the National Heart Insitute in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday for “a full medical check-up” and will be staying in the hospital for a few days, according to a statement shared on his Twitter account. The 96-year-old politician arrived at the hospital at around 7 p.m. on…