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100-Year-Old Mahathir Mohamad Hospitalized After Serious Fall

1/8/2026

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Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, aged 100, was hospitalized on January 6 after a fall during his morning exercise.
Doctors advised against surgery due to his age.
He will remain at the National Heart Institute for two to three weeks for treatment.
Mukhriz thanked well-wishers and requested privacy, and Marina described the injury as serious but not life-threatening.

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Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, aged 100, was hospitalized on January 6 after a fall during his morning exercise.
Doctors advised against surgery due to his age.
He will remain at the National Heart Institute for two to three weeks for treatment.
Mukhriz thanked well-wishers and requested privacy, and Marina described the injury as serious but not life-threatening.