Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Undergoes Medical Procedure
2 sources across 2 countries · Malaysia · Qatar · 1 of them is linked to a state
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- Malaysiakini
- Al Jazeera
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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is undergoing medical examinations and a procedure on the advice of medical specialists. He is expected to remain under observation for two days. Senior Press Secretary Tunku Nashrul Abaidah called for prayers for the Prime Minister to be blessed with lasting health so that he may return to his duties.
The announcement coincided with Anwar's 79th birthday on August 10. Officials did not provide specific details regarding the nature of the current procedure. Anwar previously underwent a routine medical examination in January and has a history of treatment for back and shoulder problems, including spinal surgery in Istanbul in 2018. There is no indication that the current procedure is related to those previous conditions.
How each side framed it
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- Outlets of this lean framed the event as a routine health matter coinciding with the Prime Minister's birthday.
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