Anwar, Wan Azizah arrive to pay final respects to Siti Hasmah
SERDANG: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, arrived at Masjid As Syarif, Taman Sungai Besi Indah at about 4pm today to pay their final respects to Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali.
Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, wife of former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, passed away at the National Heart Institute on the morning of today at 9.20am. She was 100 years old. Tun Dr Mahathir, her husband, was among the dignitaries who arrived at Masjid As Syarif, Taman Sungai Besi Indah to pay their final respects to her at about 4pm.
The couple was accompanied by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, his wife Datuk Seri Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, and Prime Minister's Department Spokesperson Dr Zulkifli Hasan. Others present included senior government officials, prominent figures, and members of the public. The remains of Dr Siti Hasmah were brought to the mosque from her residence in Seri Kembangan at around 2.55pm.
Prior to her death, Anwar had declared that Dr Siti Hasmah would be given a state funeral. Anwar also paid tribute to her, highlighting her dedication to the nation and her charitable endeavors.
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