Mahathir discharged from hospital after feeling fatigued during birthday gathering

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Dr Mahathir Mohamad left the birthday event early on July 13 and was later admitted to Malaysias national heart institute.

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PUTRAJAYA - Initially smiling as he cycled on a tandem bike, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad eventually became fatigued during his birthday celebration in Putrajaya on July 13, leaving with his wife before being able to cut the cake.

His aide, Mr Sufi Yusoff, said the former prime minister left the event and was admitted to the National Heart Institute (IJN) around 10am to rest.

“Yes, Tun (Mahathir) was truly fatigued. So he left the event early and is now resting. His condition is okay, but he has been advised to rest and is currently at IJN,” Mr Sufi said.

Dr Mahathir,

who recently celebrated his 100th birthday

The public picnic and potluck session was held to celebrate Dr Mahathir’s 100th birthday at the Perdana Leadership Foundation. Although it was cut short due to his health, the event left a lasting impression on many Malaysians who had gathered in Putrajaya.

Ms Nickozie Mazlan, a 51-year-old housewife from Selangor, along with her family and friends, designed a T-shirt featuring Dr Mahathir’s face and a wooden block with his name engraved on it as a gift to him during the event.

“A few of us had prepared these items to give to him, but unfortunately, he had to leave early. Hopefully, we’ll get another chance to present them to him,”