Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is undergoing medical examinations and a procedure, according to statements from his aide and Malaysia’s government. He is 79 and the reports say he is receiving treatment advised by specialists, with details kept limited.
Dawn and other outlets report that Anwar was expected to be under observation for about two days. The aide, Press Secretary Tunku Nashrul Abaidah, says Anwar is undergoing examinations and procedures set by a team of medical experts, without specifying the condition or type of treatment. The government characterizes it as medical examinations and a procedure.
In the background, multiple reports note Anwar has a history of recurrent shoulder and back problems, including a hospitalisation in 2018 for shoulder and back pain. They also cite that he cancelled a trip in November due to back pain, and that he previously received a clean bill of health after a routine medical check in January. Separately, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif publicly extends wishes for Anwar’s recovery.
