Malaysia's former leader Mahathir Mohamad, 99, has been discharged from hospital after being treated for a lower respiratory tract infection. This is not his first time in hospital, having faced health issues in recent years. During his two stints as prime minister, Mahathir played a significant role in transforming Malaysia into a top exporter of high-tech goods, but his leadership also raised concerns about democracy and dissent. His latest hospitalization prevented him from attending a court hearing related to a defamation case he filed against the country's deputy prime minister.

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