Malaysia’s ex-PM Mahathir discharged from heart hospital

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been discharged from the National Heart Institute two weeks after he was admitted. The hospital says he will recuperate at home and continue his treatment as needed. The 96-year-old two-time former premier, once the world’s oldest leader, was admitted to the coronary care unit on Jan. 20 for the third time in just over a month. His prolonged stay at the hospital sparked concerns over his health. Mahathir said in a video message Friday that he is recovering well. Mahathir has had two coronary bypass surgeries but was still robust. He led the opposition to a historic election victory in 2018 that ousted a corruption-tainted government. His stint lasted only 22 months.