Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia's former prime minister for more than two decades, is showing indications of improving health, but his daughter announced on Tuesday that he will remain in hospital to get specialised care (Jan 25).

Marina Mahathir stated in a statement that the 96-year-appetite old's has improved and that he has even made jokes with his family.

 

She also stated that her father had asked that no one be concerned about his health.

"All who prayed for his rapid recovery moved Mahathir and his family," Marina said, referring to the wishes expressed by foreign leaders and the general public.

He is being treated at the National Heart Institute under the supervision of a specialist.

"At this time, (the National Heart Institute) only allows close family members to visit," she noted.

Mahathir, who is still a member of parliament, was readmitted to the hospital on January 8 after a successful elective medical surgery.

 

Dr Mahathir's condition was stable on Saturday, Marina added, adding he was responding well to therapy following the procedure.

His doctors indicated they were satisfied with the findings of the necessary studies, so he was admitted and discharged in December.

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