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Family, political leaders gather for Siti Hasmah's Yasin prayers

Family, political leaders gather for Siti Hasmah's Yasin prayers

Family members, political leaders, and close friends gathered at Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's residence in Seri Kembangan for Yasin prayers following the death of his wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali. Among the attendees were Dr Mahathir's children, Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, Tan Sri Rais Yatim, businessman Tan Sri Vincent Tan, National Laureate Datuk A. Kadir Jasin, singer Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza, and her husband.

Dr Siti Hasmah passed away at the National Heart Institute at 9.20am, and her remains were taken to the family residence at The Mines. Further details on the funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the family.

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