Dr M admitted to Langkawi Hospital after breathing difficulties

KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was admitted to the Langkawi Hospital Intensive Care Unit (Unit) at 3.50pm on Monday. 

The former Prime Minister was taken to hospital after he complained of breathing difficulties. 

"His condition is stable but he is being kept for observation," said aide Sufi Yusof. 

He said it was up to the doctors to determine how long Dr Mahathir would be kept in hospital.