Former Malaysian PM Mahathir, 99, hospitalised with respiratory infection
A court hearing for a defamation case was postponed after Tun Dr Mahathir's lawyer said he was admitted to the National Heart Institute.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Dr Mahathir allowed to return home as health improves
His aide, Sufi Yusoff, said that Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's health is improving and he was only receiving treatment for a cough.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Malaysia's former PM Mahathir hospitalised over coughing
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been at the National Heart Institute since Monday and will remain in hospital for few days, his spokesman said.
Thu Jul 18 2024
Dewan Negara President Mutang Tagal dies
Dewan Negara president Datuk Mutang Tagal died at the National Heart Institute (IJN) here at 11.46 am today. He was 69.
Fri May 10 2024
Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi admitted to IJN, in stable condition
Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi was admitted to the National Heart Institute after suffering from small spontaneous pneumothorax.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Malaysia's former PM Mahathir discharged from hospital after infection
Ex-PM Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was admitted to the IJN on Jan 26 for treatment of infection and observation.
Mon Mar 18 2024
Malaysia's ex-PM Mahathir still in hospital, recovering from infection
The nonagenarian, who has a history of heart problems, was admitted to the National Heart Institute due to an unspecified infection.
Tue Feb 20 2024
Dr Mahathir warded in IJN, defamation trial against DPM Zahid adjourned to July 19
IJN sent a letter to court indicating Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad was unable to attend court proceedings today due to his health condition.
Tue Feb 13 2024
5,000 babies born each year in Malaysia with heart problems
Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah said most patients required heart surgery treatment with complex expertise that involved expensive treatment costs.
Mon May 22 2023
PM Anwar undergoes health check-up at IJN
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that he underwent a health check-up at the National Heart Institute (IJN) this morning.
Sun Feb 05 2023
King undergoing check-up, follow-up treatment at IJN
Ahmad Fadil said His Majesty would return to Istana Negara after undergoing the follow-up examination expected to be completed this weekend.
Mon Oct 31 2022
NSI, IJN helping in Mohd Azizulhasni's recovery from surgery
A special task force has been formed to monitor and assist in the recovery process of national cycling ace Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang, who successfully underwent heart surgery on April 21.
Tue May 03 2022
Tun M thanks medical experts at IJN, external medical specialists for his recovery
M'sians no longer needed to go abroad for treatment as the country already had doctors who could treat serious illnesses, Tun Mahathir said.
Tue Mar 29 2022
Dr Mahathir close to full recovery, able to carry out daily activities
Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is close to full recovery after being discharged from the National Heart Institute (IJN) on Saturday.
Wed Feb 09 2022
Dr Mahathir discharged from IJN today
According to IJN, Dr Mahathir will be having his follow-up for continuation of his medical treatment as and when required in the near future.
Sat Feb 05 2022
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Sat Oct 19 2024
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Sat Oct 19 2024
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Sat Oct 19 2024
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
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Sat Oct 19 2024
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
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