Mahathir had been hospitalized for a lower respiratory tract infection on October 15, which prevented him from attending a court hearing in a defamation case.
At 99, Mahathir has a history of heart problems and has been hospitalized on several occasions in recent years amid his ongoing political involvement.
During his prime ministership from 1981 to 2003, Mahathir was noted for transforming Malaysia into a top exporter of high-tech goods, despite facing accusations of undermining democracy.
After losing his parliamentary seat in 2022, Mahathir continues to influence Malaysian politics and is a vocal critic of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, his former protege.
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