A love story that spanned seven decades
KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali and Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad shared an enduring love that began in medical school and spanned a lifetime.
Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali and Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad shared a love story that lasted seven decades. Their romance began in 1947 during their time at the King Edward VII College of Medicine in Singapore. Initially, the couple faced challenges in their relationship, with Siti Hasmah recalling moments of conflict. However, they would later overcome these disagreements by going out to dinner together.
A significant moment in their relationship was when Mahathir first told her he loved her in 1949. In 2021, marking their 65th wedding anniversary, Siti Hasmah recalled how the couple had never expressed their love through words but through their actions. Mahathir added that their long marriage was a result of tolerance, particularly his patience with her contrasting punctuality.
As the years passed, Siti Hasmah's role in the marriage evolved into one of caring for her husband's health, as she accompanied him during his outings and grew concerned when he was surrounded by crowds. The couple's love story inspired others, including Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman and his fiancée, actress Bella Astillah.
The couple delivered their wedding invitation to Dr Mahathir and Siti Hasmah just days before the former's death at the age of 100.
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