'My strength has yet to fully return': Mahathir thanks Malaysians for prayers after Hasmah's death

Former Malaysian prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has attempted to return to office in recent days, following the death of his wife Dr Siti Hasmah.

However, the 101-year-old said his strength has yet to fully return, according to a statement posted on Facebook on Monday (Oct 19).

In the statement titled "Thank you", Dr Mahathir thanked members of the public for their support, including their continued prayers for his late wife.

"It reminds me, amid such painful grief, to remain grateful to Allah for lending Hasmah to me for so long, until this stage of my life, when I have only a little time remaining," he wrote.

Dr Mahathir also conveyed his apologies for being unable to respond to some greetings and condolence messages during this difficult time.

His statement has since received over 47,000 likes within five hours.

Dr Siti Hasmah died on Sept 28, at 100 years old.

Over 25,000 people have visited her grave in the three weeks since her passing, reported Malay Mail.

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