Former Malaysian Prime Minister Wife Siti Hasmah Dies at One Hundred

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Siti Hasmah, wife of Malaysia's longest-serving leader, has died at age 100 and will be honored with a state funeral.

What's new · 1d agoSingapore leaders offered formal condolences following the announcement of her death.

Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, the centenarian wife of former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, has passed away at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur. Current Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that she will receive a state funeral, as leaders and citizens from Malaysia and Singapore offer tributes. She was remembered as a pioneer in her field, being among the first Malay female medical doctors and a dedicated public health advocate.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that a state funeral will be held for Siti Hasmah.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong praised her as a pioneer in healthcare, education, and social causes.
The couple recently celebrated their platinum wedding anniversary shortly before her passing.

Written before 2 later updates from the outlets covering this story.

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100 yrsage at death

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As the wife of Malaysia's longest-serving prime minister, Siti Hasmah held a prominent public role for decades and was widely respected as a maternal figure and health advocate.

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Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, wife of former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, died at the age of one hundred after being admitted to the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur.

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