Dr Hasmah Ali accorded state funeral, laid to rest at Pusara Negara
The wife of former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad died at the age of 100 today.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad witnessed the state funeral of his wife, Dr Hasmah Ali, at Pusara Negara, Presint 20, Kuala Lumpur today. The funeral marked a solemn ceremony for the 100-year-old widow, who was honored alongside Endon Mahmood, the first spouse of Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Malaysia's fifth prime minister. Hasmah passed away around 9.25am at the National Heart Institute, leaving behind her husband and seven children, three of whom were adopted.
The Malaysian government decided to bestow a state funeral on Dr Hasmah Ali in recognition of her significant contributions to the nation. Her death triggered an outpouring of tributes from various quarters, with many praising her warmth, grace, and dedication to public welfare. As the wife of the former Prime Minister, Dr Hasmah actively promoted maternal health, family planning, literacy, drug abuse prevention, and mental health initiatives during her tenure.
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