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Former PM Mahathir Mohamad Recovering from Hip Fracture

1/10/2026

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Mahathir Mohamad, the former Malaysian prime minister, is recovering from a hip fracture after a fall at home on January 6.
He will receive physiotherapy rather than surgery after consultations with specialists from several medical institutions.
His aide Sufi Yusoff said recovery will take time because of age.
Currently, he is allowed to receive only immediate family members.
Mahathir Mohamad and his family expressed gratitude for the public's concern and prayers.

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Mahathir Mohamad, the former Malaysian prime minister, is recovering from a hip fracture after a fall at home on January 6.
He will receive physiotherapy rather than surgery after consultations with specialists from several medical institutions.
His aide Sufi Yusoff said recovery will take time because of age.
Currently, he is allowed to receive only immediate family members.
Mahathir Mohamad and his family expressed gratitude for the public's concern and prayers.