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BAM remembers patron Dr Hasmah, says her warmth uplifted Malaysian badminton

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — The badminton fraternity will always remember and cherish former Badminton Association of...

BAM remembers patron Dr Hasmah, says her warmth uplifted Malaysian badminton

On September 28, the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) mourned the loss of former patron Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, expressing deep sorrow for her family and loved ones. The widely-respected figure, wife of former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, was 100 years old when she passed away this morning at the National Heart Institute (IJN).

BAM president Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, along with the BAM Council, management, coaches, players and staff, conveyed their heartfelt condolences, asking Allah SWT to grant her mercy and blessings. During her tenure that lasted over two decades until 2007, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah helped guide the sport through Malaysia's historic Thomas Cup win against Indonesia at Stadium Negara in 1992.

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