Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad left before a tahlil ceremony for his late wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, began at Yayasan Kepimpinan Perdana today after reportedly complaining of feeling unwell.
According to guests at the event, Dr Mahathir appeared to be in pain as he waved to those present before rushing back to his residence.
One guest said Dr Mahathir was surrounded by fellow artistes and other attendees as he prepared to leave, with the development taking place before the ceremony began and surprising those present.
The tahlil ceremony proceeded as scheduled, with his son, Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir, attending on his behalf.
The event began with the recitation of Surah Yasin, followed by the tahlil prayers and prayers for safety and well-being.
