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Dr Mahathir skips SG4 forum due to health concerns; son reads address
Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was unable to attend the SG4 Business and Economic Forum in Kuala Lumpur due to health issues, with his son Mokhzani delivering the keynote address on his behalf.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's absence from the SG4 Business and Economic Forum was attributed to ongoing health concerns, marking a rare miss for the elder statesman at the regional gathering.
Mokhzani Mohamad, the former premier's son, stepped in to deliver the keynote address at the forum, which brings together business leaders and policymakers from four Southeast Asian nations. The substitution underscored Dr Mahathir's commitment to ensuring his prepared remarks reached the assembled audience despite his inability to attend in person.
The SG4 forum has long been a platform for high-level economic discourse in the region, and Dr Mahathir's participation has typically been a focal point for delegates seeking insights on regional trade and development issues.
No further details regarding the specific nature of Dr Mahathir's health concerns were disclosed at the time of the event. The 98-year-old former leader has remained active in public affairs despite advancing age, though periodic health-related withdrawals from commitments have become more common in recent years.