IJN urged to keep fee hike reasonable

PETALING JAYA: The National Heart Institute (IJN) has been urged to keep its proposed fee hike to a maximum of 5% to prevent heart patients from flooding govt hospitals. MCA deputy president Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon said this in a statement on Tuesday (Oct 15). Here is his statement in full: MCA notes a proposal from the...

Anwar visits Pahang MB at National Heart Institute

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Monday visited Pahang Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail, who is receiving treatment at the National Heart Institute (IJN). In a Facebook post, Anwar said Wan Rosdy's condition was improving when he visited him earlier this afternoon. "I had the opportunity to visit Pahang Mentri Besar...

Aide says Dr M is conscious, dismisses claim he is in critical condition

PETALING JAYA: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is conscious and not in critical condition, says his close aide, refuting claims on social media. "He is still in the IJN (National Heart Institute) and we will issue an update if there is any significant development," said the aide when contacted on Monday (Feb 19). It was reported on Feb...

Tun M admitted to IJN for treatment of infection

KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been admitted to the National Heart Institute (IJN) for treatment of an infection. According to a statement by his spokesperson, the 98-year-old former Langkawi MP was admitted to IJN on Jan 26. "Tun (Dr Mahathir) is currently receiving treatment for infection at IJN, followed by a subsequent...

Dr M admitted to IJN for infection

KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been admitted to the National Heart Institute (IJN) for treatment of an infection. In a post on Dr Mahathir's official Facebook page on Thursday (Aug 3), two photos were shared showing him going through some files at the ward. "Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad writing and going through...

Dr Mahathir admitted to IJN for an infection

PETALING JAYA: Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been admitted to the National Heart Institute (IJN) for an infection. Sources told The Star that the 98-year old politician had been admitted on Tuesday (Aug 1) to treat the infection, which was not disclosed. The source added that Dr Mahathir is doing well, and expected to be released...