Updated: Dr M Hospitalised Again

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been warded again at the National Heart Institute -- the second time in less than three months.

"Doctors say he's OK. Nothing serious as the last time (November). He is still on medical check-up. It's only a bout of flu, nothing to do with the heart," second son Mokhzani was cited as saying by Bernama today.

On Nov 9 last year, Dr Mahathir, who turned 82 last December, was admitted to the same hospital following a stroke. He was discharged five days later.

Update: Dr M was discharged from the hospital on Feb 12.