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Mahathir discharged from hospital

He was released from the National Heart Institute at about 11.30am today.

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Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been discharged from the National Heart Institute (IJN), a week after being admitted for a medical check-up.

IJN said in a statement that he was discharged at about 11.30am today.

“Mahathir underwent a series of medical investigations and was ready for discharge as planned,” it said.

Mahathir, 96, was admitted to IJN on Dec 16 for a full medical check-up and further observation.

He was previously admitted in 2016 and 2013 for the treatment of chest infections.