Jalur Gemilang presented after Siti Hasmah's burial
PUTRAJAYA: The Jalur Gemilang was presented to the family following the burial of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali at the Presint 20 Muslim Cemetery here today.
The Jalur Gemilang, Malaysia's highest civilian award, was presented to the family of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali following her burial at the Presint 20 Muslim Cemetery in Putrajaya today. The flag was handed over by Datuk Abd Shukor Mahmood, the chairman of the Government Official Ceremonies Council. Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Siti Hasmah's husband and former Prime Minister, along with her family and leaders, were present at the cemetery to bid farewell to the pioneering Malay woman doctor.
The memorial service was conducted by Putra Mosque Imam Dr Muhamad Zakuwa Rodzali. Siti Hasmah, who lived to the age of 100, passed away at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur at 9.20am today due to unspecified reasons. She is remembered for her remarkable contributions to medicine and public health, especially in maternal and child health.
Siti Hasmah served twice as the wife of the Prime Minister during Tun Dr Mahathir's two tenures in office.
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