KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today thanked Malaysians for their support, prayers and assistance following the death and burial of his wife, Tun Dr Hasmah Mohamad Ali, while acknowledging that he has yet to fully regain his strength.

In a Facebook post today, Dr Mahathir said he had attempted to return to his office over the past few days but remained physically weak.

“Over the last day or two, I tried going to the office but my strength has not yet fully returned,” he said.

Speaking on behalf of his family, the 101-year-old statesman expressed his gratitude to all those who helped facilitate Hasmah’s funeral arrangements.