KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Reuters) – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was expected to be discharged from hospital on Wednesday, his wife said, according to a report by state news agency Bernama. Anwar, 79, has been under medical observation since undergoing elective laparoscopic surgery to treat a para-umbilical hernia on Monday. He thanked supporters who had […]
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Reuters) – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was expected to be discharged from hospital on Wednesday, his wife said, according to a report by state news agency Bernama.
Anwar, 79, has been under medical observation since undergoing elective laparoscopic surgery to treat a para-umbilical hernia on Monday.
He thanked supporters who had prayed for his health and recovery, his wife Wan Azizah Wan Ismail told reporters on Wednesday, Bernama reported.
(Reporting by Rozanna Latiff; Editing by John Mair)