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's wife, Dr Hasmah Ali, was laid to rest at the National Palace around 6:40 PM yesterday. The funeral of the former Prime Minister's wife was completed with a State Funeral for the Builder of the Nation, which the government designated as the final honor to her. The ceremony was led by Ahmad Saufi Md Isa from the Army Land Corps and involved eight military and police personnel.
The ceremony concluded with the presentation of the Star of Malaysia by the Chairman of the Royal Family Council, Abd Shukor Mahmood, to Dr Mahathir. Grand Imam of Putra Mosque, Muhamad Zakuwa Rodzali, then led the recitation of the Quran and prayers. Prior to the prayers, the body was transported to Masjid As-Syarif, Taman Sungai Besi Indah, Seri Kembangan for burial and mourning after the afternoon prayers.
Hasmah 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 Mahathir.
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