Tun M is now breathing at his own

Tun Dr. Mahathir makes significant progress and is now breathing at his own since Wednesday.

The focus is now on his physiotherapy programs to optimize his respiratory functions and exercises to build muscle strength.

Please find the official media statement issued by Tun’s personal aide Sufi Yusoff.

MEDIA STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Institut Jantung Negara, 27 September….YABhg Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad continues to make significant progress four-days after his second surgical procedure on Saturday for wound debridement.

He is now breathing on his own since 2pm yesterday and doctors are now focusing on post surgical rehabilitation.

These include physiotherapy to his chest to optimise his respiratory function as well as exercises to his arms and legs to build muscle strength.

Tun Dr Mahathir continues to be warded at the Intensive Care Unit.