Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said he had tried to return to his office but still felt weak after his wife’s death, The Straits Times reported on Oct. 19.
In a statement dated Oct. 19, Mahathir thanked people who helped arrange the funeral of Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali. He also thanked the public for its support following his wife’s death.
Mahathir also apologized to people whose greetings or messages of condolence he had not answered. He said he had attempted to go to his office over the past several days but did not yet have the strength to do so.
