DR MAHATHIR RESPONDING WELL TO MEDICATION

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Former Malaysian prime minister Dr Mahathir
Mohamad is responding well to medication at the Epworth Hospital in Melbourne,
Australia, where he is warded since Saturday for treatment of chest infection.

"The doctors are happy with his progress and he is responding well to the
antibiotics given and to physiotherapy," his office said in a statement issued
here Sunday.

Sunday morning, Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Mukhriz
Mahathir visited his father and had breakfast with him and his wife Dr Siti
Hasmah Mohd Ali at the hospital.

"Doctors have advised Dr Mahathir to continue resting and he will continue to be
kept under observation at the hospital's general ward for the next few days.

"Dr Mahathir and Dr Siti Hasmah also convey their 'salam' and appreciation to
all who have prayed and wished him well and speedy recovery, " the statement
said.

Accompanied by his wife, Dr Mahathir arrived here on Thursday to address a
seminar on human development organised by the Australia Melbourne Umno Club at
the University of Melbourne Saturday.
-- BERNAMA