Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is undergoing medical examinations and a procedure and is expected to remain under observation for two days, his senior press secretary said.
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah said on Monday that the checks and procedure were being carried out on the advice of a team of medical specialists. No further details were released.
“Let us pray that all matters relating to YAB Prime Minister’s examinations and procedures are made easier and that he is blessed with lasting good health so that he can return to carrying out his duties as usual in the near future, God willing,” Tunku Nashrul said.
The announcement came on Anwar’s 79th birthday. He has served as Malaysia’s prime minister since November 2022.
Anwar underwent a routine medical examination in January, when doctors said he was in good health and able to continue his official duties as scheduled.
He has previously received treatment for back and shoulder problems. He was hospitalised in June 2018 after experiencing shoulder and back pain, according to Reuters, and underwent spinal surgery in Istanbul the following month.
There is no indication that Monday’s procedure is connected to those earlier conditions.
