Mahathir Mohamad, the 97-year-old elder statesman of Malaysian politics, lost his parliamentary seat in Saturday's polls, likely ending the career of one of Asia's most enduring politicians.
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], January 22 (ANI/Sputnik): The 96-year-old former Malaysian prime minister, Mahathir Mohamad, has been hospitalized for the third time in a little over a month and admitted to the National Heart Institute, the country's leading cardiological medical institution, media reported on Saturday, citing his spokesperson.