Hasmah selamat disemadikan di Pusara Negara
Jenazah isteri bekas perdana menteri Dr Mahathir Mohamad itu disemadikan dengan Istiadat Pengebumian Pembesar Negara.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad paid tribute to his late wife, Dr Hasmah Ali, by placing flowers at her grave at Pusara Negara, Presint 20, around 6:40 pm yesterday. Dr Hasmah Ali's remains were laid to rest at Pusara Negara, Presint 20, around 6:40 pm yesterday. The burial ceremony was completed with the National Hero Honor, a gesture of respect from the government.
The burial was led by Ahmad Saufi Md Isa from the Army District Office and involved eight military and police personnel. The event proceeded with the presentation of the Jalur Gemilang by the President of the Royal Council, Abd Shukor Mahmood, to Dr Mahathir. Grand Imam of Putra Mosque, Muhamad Zakuwa Rodzali, then led the recitation of the Quran and prayer.
Prior to that, the remains were taken to Masjid As-Syarif, Taman Sungai Besi Indah, Seri Kembangan, for burial and mourning after the afternoon prayer. Dr Hasmah Ali passed away at the National Heart Institute (IJN) around 9:20 am yesterday at the age of 100. She left behind seven children from her 70-year marriage to Dr Mahathir.
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