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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is undergoing medical tests and procedures and was expected to be under observation for two days, his aide said on Monday.

Anwar is “undergoing examinations and procedures set by a team of medical experts”, Press Secretary Tunku Nashrul Abaidah said in a statement, without providing further details.

“Let us pray … that he is blessed with long-lasting health so that he can return to his usual duties in the near future,” the statement said.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wished his Malaysian counterpart a speedy recovery.