Key facts
- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim underwent surgery for a para-umbilical hernia.
- He was expected to be discharged from the hospital on Wednesday.
- His wife, Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, confirmed the expected discharge.
- Anwar Ibrahim thanked supporters for their prayers for his recovery.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was expected to be discharged from the hospital on Wednesday, according to his wife, Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, as reported by state news agency Bernama.