Ismail Sabri arrives at IJN

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has arrived at the National Heart Institute (IJN) here, following news that Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad had been readmitted.

Ismail Sabri, in an SUV accompanied by a group of police outriders, wound down his window and waved to reporters when he arrived at 5.38pm on Saturday (Jan 22). He left at about 6.05pm.

"I'm hoping for the family of Dr Mahathir to continue staying strong," he said in a tweet on Saturday evening.

He also posted a picture showing Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali and an individual believed to be his eldest son, Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir.

"I'm hoping for the family of Dr Mahathir to continue staying strong," he tweeted.

Media personnel have been gathering at IJN since Saturday afternoon following talk that the former prime minister had been readmitted.

According to a spokesperson from the Langkawi MP’s office, Dr Mahathir is currently in the coronary care unit (CCU).

Dr Mahathir’s communications team said a statement would be released soon but declined to comment further.

The 96-year-old was previously admitted to IJN on Jan 7 for an elective medical procedure and was discharged on Jan 13.

Tiba di Institut Jantung Negara sebentar tadi untuk menziarahi bekas Perdana Menteri Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad @chedetofficial yang dimasukkan ke IJN.

Saya turut bertemu dengan Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali di IJN tadi dan berharap keluarga Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad terus tabah. pic.twitter.com/7pURBjtShy — Ismail Sabri (@IsmailSabri60) January 22, 2022