Mahathir warded in Melbourne hospital with chest infection

[Kunoichi]

Published: Saturday October 2, 2010 MYT 2:18:00 PM
Updated: Saturday October 2, 2010 MYT 4:54:10 PM

Mahathir warded in Melbourne hospital with chest infection (Updated)

MELBOURNE: Former Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was admitted to the Epworth Hospital here Saturday morning for treatment of a chest infection. He is now in the general ward for antibiotics treatment and physiotherapy. "Dr Mahathir's condition is stable and he has been advised to rest. He is expected to be in hospital for a few days for observation," his office said in a statement released in Kuala Lumpur.

Accompanied by his wife Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, Dr Mahathir arrived here Thursday to address a seminar on human development organised by the Australia Melbourne Umno Club at the University of Melbourne on Saturday. He was scheduled to share his opinion and idea on the topic "Are We Ready for 1Malaysia: Does Race Still Play a Part?"

(1Malaysia is a guiding principle to build a united and progressive nation in the 21st Century by inculcating the spirit and values of togetherness and sense of belonging, regardless of race, religion and creed.) At the start of the seminar, the emcee announced that Dr Mahathir was unable to attend the event that he (Dr Mahathir) had been looking forward to and was disappointed that he was unable to do so.

He had asked International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Mustapa Mohamed to address the seminar on his behalf. Mustapa, when met at the seminar, said Dr Mahathir was resting well. "Tun needs rest and he is going to be fine," he said. Dr Mahathir's son, Datuk Mukhriz, who is the deputy minister of international trade and industry, was expected to arrive here on Sunday to join his father, he said.

Dr Mahathir, 85, underwent coronary bypass surgery at the Kuala Lumpur General Hospital in January 1989 and a second such operation at the National Heart Institute in September 2007. Despite his age, Dr Mahathir, who is adviser to Malaysian national car maker Proton and national oil corporation Petronas, often travels abroad to attend international conferences as he remains a highly sought-after speaker at both local and international events. - Bernama

 

[Red 2]

Dr Mahathir expected to be discharged soon


Published: Monday October 4, 2010 MYT 2:31:00 PM
Updated: Monday October 4, 2010 MYT 2:33:13 PM

Dr Mahathir expected to be discharged soon

By SIRA HABIBU

PETALING JAYA: Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad will be discharged soon from the Epworth Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, where he is being warded for chest infection. His special officer Sufi Yusof said Dr Mahathir would likely be discharged within the next few days. "Doctors are happy with his progress. He continues to respond well to antibiotic treatment and physiotherapy," he said Monday.

Dr Mahathir was admitted to the hospital on Saturday for flu and cough.
He and Dr Siti Hasmah have sent their regards and appreciation to all who had sent their prayers and wished him a speedy recovery. Dr Mahathir was in Australia to address a seminar on human development organised by Melbourne Umno Club.

 

[Keiji Maeda]

Dr Mahathir discharged from Melbourne hospital (Updated)


Published: Tuesday October 5, 2010 MYT 10:07:00 AM
Updated: Tuesday October 5, 2010 MYT 12:31:18 PM

Dr Mahathir discharged from Melbourne hospital (Updated)

MELBOURNE: Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was discharged from Epworth Hospital in Melbourne, Australia at 9am, Tuesday, after being warded on Saturday with a chest infection. A hospital spokesman said Dr Mahathir left the hospital in good spirits. The former prime minister has moved to a nearby hotel here.

Meanwhile, his special officer Sufi Yusoff, in an e-mail, said the medical team was happy with Dr Mahathir's rate of progress but he would still be under observation for an unspecified period. "Throughout this period, the medical team will continue to administer antibiotic treatment and physiotherapy," he said.

The discharge from the hospital was also part of the rehabilitation process to speed up Dr Mahathir's rate of recovery, Sufi said. Dr Mahathir has been in Melbourne, accompanied by his wife Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, since Thursday and had been expected to address a seminar on human development, organised by the Umno Club of Melbourne, at the University of Melbourne on Saturday. - Bernama

 

[Sima Yi]

Mahathir discharged from Aussie hospital


Wednesday October 6, 2010

Mahathir discharged from Aussie hospital

KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (pic) has been discharged from the Epworth Hospital in Melbourne, Australia at 9am (Malaysian time) yesterday.

His special officer, Sufi Yusoff, in an e-mail said the medical team was happy with Dr Mahathir’s progress but he would still be placed under observation for an unspecified period. “Throughout this period, the medical team will continue to administer antibiotics and he will undergo physiotherapy,” he said. Sufi added that Dr Mahathir was taken to a nearby hotel where the rehabilitation process would continue.

Dr Mahathir has been in Melbourne, accompanied by his wife Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, since Thursday and was scheduled to address a seminar on human development, organised by the Umno Club of Melbourne at Mel-bourne University last Saturday afternoon. He was warded on Saturday with a chest infection.

 

[Sima Yi]

Dr Mahathir to return from Melbourne Friday


Published: Friday October 8, 2010 MYT 10:36:00 AM

Dr Mahathir to return from Melbourne Friday

MELBOURNE: Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is due to fly back to Kuala Lumpur Friday afternoon by private jet. The plane is set to take off from Tullamarine Airport here about 3pm (1pm Malaysian time). Dr Mahathir was admitted to Epworth Hospital here on Saturday following a chest infection. He was discharged from hospital on Tuesday and has since been resting at a hotel here. The former Prime Minister, accompanied by his wife, was scheduled to address Malaysian students at a workshop here on Saturday but had to call it off when he fell ill. International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed replaced Dr Mahathir at the seminar. An aide to the former Prime Minister, when contacted, confirmed that Dr Mahathir would return later Friday. - Bernama

 

[Gundam]

Dr M is back from Australia


Saturday October 9, 2010

Dr M is back from Australia

SUBANG JAYA: Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who was warded at a hospital in Melbourne for a chest infection, arrived home last night. Accompanied by his wife Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, the couple touched down on a private jet at 8.25pm after a seven-hour flight. Dr Mahathir was all smiles as he disembarked and looked himself as he walked to his car. He waved as he was driven off. A group of Perkasa members led by its Selangor chief Abdullah Mansor also present. Dr Mahathir was admitted to Epworth Hospital last Saturday and was discharged on Tuesday. He was scheduled to address Malaysian students at a seminar on human development, organised by the Umno Club of Melbourne.