Malaysia’s Mahathir in hospital for observation a day after wife’s death

The former prime minister’s office says it is waiting for the diagnosis from his doctors

It is unclear why the former leader was admitted. Sufi Yusoff, Mahathir’s long-time aide, told reporters that they were awaiting diagnosis by his doctors.

Mahathir has had a series of hospitalisations in recent years, triggering public concern over his deteriorating health.