Anwar remembers 'Kak Hasmah' as gentle, loving mother figure
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim remembers the late Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali as a gentle and loving maternal figure, as well as a close friend and confidante to him and his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim fondly remembers Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali as a gentle, loving mother figure, as well as a dear friend and confidante. He and his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, expressed their deep sorrow at her passing, describing her as someone who treated everyone with affection and made them feel valued.
Anwar conveyed that it was hard for them to accept her departure, as her fond memories kept resurfacing in their minds. They paid their respects to her, accompanied by photographs, and prayed for her husband, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, to receive strength and good health. The couple also sought Allah SWT's forgiveness for Dr Siti Hasmah and acceptance of her good deeds.
Dr Hasmah passed away at the age of 100 after spending her final moments at the National Heart Institute. She was buried at Pusara Negara, Putrajaya, in a state funeral ceremony attended by her family, friends, and the nation.
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