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Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was admitted to the National Heart Institute (IJN) on Tuesday, 29 September, for observation, two days after the death of his wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali
His son, Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir, said his father was currently in good condition and that he was admitted to allow him to be monitored following what had been an emotionally difficult period.
"He was admitted to IJN for observation. The past two days were very stressful for Tun M. For now, he is okay and not in a worrying condition," Mokhzani was quoted as saying by Bernama.
His aide said he had been exhausted and not getting enough rest
Dr Mahathir's long-time aide, Sufi Yusoff, said the 101-year-old had been fatigued and had not been getting enough rest following Dr Siti Hasmah's death.
He said Dr Mahathir had been dealing with emotional strain, hot weather, and a lack of rest, describing the combination as difficult for someone of his age.
Dr Siti Hasmah died at IJN on 28 September at the age of 100. Her death was confirmed by Mokhzani, and she was laid to rest at Pusara Negara in Putrajaya later that day following a state funeral.
Dr Mahathir had been with her during her final days
Dr Mahathir had been accompanying Dr Siti Hasmah at IJN while she received treatment before her death.
Their son, Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir, previously said that he had visited his mother at IJN on the night before she died. She was reportedly in good spirits at the time, before her condition deteriorated the following morning after she suffered a heart attack.
The couple had been married for 70 years
Dr Mahathir and Dr Siti Hasmah married on 5 August 1956 and marked their 70th wedding anniversary this year.
They had seven children.
Dr Siti Hasmah was among the earliest Malay women to qualify as a medical doctor and spent much of her career in Malaysia's public health service. She was also recognised for her work in maternal and child health and community welfare.
