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Arab News
4 days ago
- Health
- Arab News
Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir, 100, discharged from hospital
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been discharged from hospital, his office said on Sunday, after being admitted for fatigue following a picnic celebration for his 100th birthday. Mahathir, leader of the Southeast Asian nation for more than two decades, has a history of heart problems and has undergone bypass surgeries. He has been hospitalized repeatedly in recent years, most recently in October for a respiratory infection. He was under observation at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur for fatigue-related issues on Sunday, his office said. 'Mahathir has been allowed home as of 4:45 p.m. (0845 GMT),' it said in a statement. A physician who was a member of parliament until 2022, Mahathir drove himself on Sunday to the celebration, which also marked the 99th birthday of his wife, Hasmah Mohd Ali, a day earlier, local media reported. The reports said he cycled for an hour before appearing tired. His birthday was on Thursday. Mahathir was prime minister for 22 years until 2003. He returned as premier in 2018 after leading the opposition coalition to a historic win, but his government collapsed in less than two years due to infighting.
CNA
4 days ago
- Health
- CNA
100-year-old former Malaysian PM Mahathir in hospital for fatigue, after weekend cycling and picnic
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been admitted to hospital for fatigue, his office said on Sunday (Jul 13), after media reported he had left a picnic celebration for his 100th birthday early. Mahathir has a history of heart problems and has undergone bypass surgeries. He has been hospitalised repeatedly in recent years, most recently in October for a respiratory infection. He is under observation at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur for fatigue-related issues, his office said. "He is resting, but we expect him to be back home by this evening," it said in a statement. A physician who was a member of parliament until 2022, Mahathir drove himself on Sunday to the celebration, which also marked the 99th birthday of his wife, Hasmah Mohd Ali, a day earlier, local media reported. The reports said he took part in a cycling event and rode for an hour before appearing tired. He briefly rested on a chair before heading to the breakfast table for a picnic celebration. Mahathir's birthday was on Thursday. His son, Mokhzani Mahathir, said there were no serious health concerns, Malay Mail reported. He added that his father was simply tired from a function the night before and had not slept well. Mahathir was prime minister for 22 years until 2003. He returned as premier in 2018 after leading the opposition coalition to a historic win, but his government collapsed in less than two years due to infighting.
South China Morning Post
4 days ago
- Health
- South China Morning Post
Malaysia's ex-PM Mahathir, 100, in hospital for fatigue
Malaysian former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has been admitted to hospital for fatigue, his office said on Sunday, after media reported he had left a picnic celebration for his 100th birthday early. Mahathir, leader of the Southeast Asian nation for more than two decades, has a history of heart problems and has undergone bypass surgeries. He has been hospitalised repeatedly in recent years, most recently in October for a respiratory infection. He is under observation at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur for fatigue-related issues, his office said. 'He is resting, but we expect him to be back home by this evening', it said in a statement. Mahathir in Putrajaya, Malaysia in 2019. Photo: AP A physician who was a member of parliament until 2022, Mahathir drove himself on Sunday to the celebration, which also marked the 99th birthday of his wife, Hasmah Mohd Ali, a day earlier, local media reported. The reports said he cycled for an hour before appearing tired. His birthday was on Thursday. Mahathir was prime minister for 22 years until 2003. He returned as premier in 2018 after leading the opposition coalition to a historic win, but his government collapsed in less than two years due to infighting. Advertisement
Reuters
4 days ago
- Health
- Reuters
Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir, 100, in hospital for fatigue, office says
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Reuters) - Malaysian former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been admitted to hospital for fatigue, his office said on Sunday, after media reported he had left a picnic celebration for his 100th birthday early. Mahathir, leader of the Southeast Asian nation for more than two decades, has a history of heart problems and has undergone bypass surgeries. He has been hospitalised repeatedly in recent years, most recently in October for a respiratory infection. He is under observation at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur for fatigue-related issues, his office said. "He is resting, but we expect him to be back home by this evening," it said in a statement. A physician who was a member of parliament until 2022, Mahathir drove himself on Sunday to the celebration, which also marked the 99th birthday of his wife, Hasmah Mohd Ali, a day earlier, local media reported. The reports said he cycled for an hour before appearing tired. His birthday was on Thursday. Mahathir was prime minister for 22 years until 2003. He returned as premier in 2018 after leading the opposition coalition to a historic win, but his government collapsed in less than two years due to infighting.
Sinar Daily
31-05-2025
- Health
- Sinar Daily
High time for government hospitals to introduce IORT for early cancer detection
At the moment, IORT is only available in university hospitals and private hospitals. Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily It is time for government hospitals to include intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) in their services, said Tun Dr Hasmah Mohd Ali. She emphasised the need for accessible cancer treatment options, particularly for women who are diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. "Government hospitals should have IORT facilities because there are so many women out there who need them,' she said while sharing her experience as breast cancer survivor at Prince Court recently. According to Prince Court Medical Centre Consultant Breast and Endocrine Surgeon Dr Harjit Kaur, IORT is not available in government hospitals. "At the moment, IORT is only available in university hospitals and private hospitals. It's a costly piece of equipment, but it is highly effective for early cancer cases. It's about time the government considers equipping hospitals with this technology," she said. IORT is a form of targeted radiation therapy delivered directly to the tumor site during surgery. It is particularly effective for small tumors less than three cm in size and in cases where lymph nodes are negative. Dr Harjit explained that it is ideal for strongly hormone-positive and HER2-negative cancers in women over the age of 45. One of the major advantages of IORT is its ability to cut down waiting times and reduce the duration of external radiation therapy. 'Women often wait for weeks or months for radiation treatments. With IORT, we can significantly shorten that time,' Dr Harjit said. In cases where patients do not fully meet the criteria for IORT, it can still be used in conjunction with external radiation therapy to reduce the overall treatment duration. 'Instead of five weeks, external radiation can be shortened to two weeks when combined with IORT,' she explained. Moreover, IORT offers nearly equal results to external beam radiation therapy while causing fewer side effects. 'It's a very useful tool, but not everyone is suitable for it. That's why careful evaluation of the tumor type, biology and patient age is critical,' Dr Harjit added. The introduction of IORT in government hospitals could be a game-changer for cancer care in Malaysia. By investing in this technology, the government can ensure that women from all walks of life have access to effective and timely treatment for early-stage cancers. 'The results show that IORT is the way forward. We urge the government to consider this seriously and make these facilities available in government hospitals,' Dr Harjit said. More Like This
