A close aide of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has stated that the former Prime Minister is conscious and not in critical condition, refuting claims on social media.
The aide also mentioned that Dr Mahathir is still in the National Heart Institute (IJN) and they will provide an update if there are any significant developments.
News of Dr Mahathir’s condition follows reports from Feb 13, stating that he was receiving treatment at IJN for an infection after being admitted on Jan 26.
During proceedings for his defamation suit against Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi last week, Dr Mahathir’s state of health was revealed.
His lawyer, Mior Nor Haidir Suhaimi, informed the court that his client had been admitted to IJN and requested to postpone proceedings.
