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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Undergoes Medical Evaluation

The Prime Minister’s Office said doctors prescribed the checks and procedure, and Anwar will stay under observation for two days.

  • On Monday, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim began medical examinations and procedures prescribed by a team of medical specialists, with the Office confirming he will remain under observation for two days.
  • The announcement coincides with Anwar's 79th birthday, though Senior Press Secretary Tunku Nashrul Abaidah did not disclose specific details regarding the nature of the examinations or procedures.
  • Anwar has previously received treatment for back and shoulder problems, though there is no indication Monday's procedure relates to earlier conditions, and he received a clean bill of health earlier this year.
  • Tunku Nashrul Abaidah requested that Malaysians pray for the Prime Minister's examinations to proceed smoothly and that he be granted continued good health to return to his official duties.
  • Anwar Ibrahim has served as Prime Minister since November 2022, and while he faced hospitalization in 2018 for back and shoulder concerns, he continues to manage his official responsibilities as scheduled.
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Malay Mail broke the news in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia on Monday, August 10, 2026.
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