Dr Mahathir admitted to IJN for chest infection
09 Aug 2016, 04:45 pm
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 9): Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been admitted to Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) for treatment of a chest infection today.
In a statement today, IJN's corporate communication department said Dr Mahathir is expected to be kept under observation for the next few days.
"Tun (Dr Mahathir) is currently admitted in the general ward and based on the medical team's advice, visitation is strictly for close family members only," it added.
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