Mengenang Dr Hasmah: 10 kisah daripada kehidupan penuh pencapaian
Daripada menjadi doktor sebelum merdeka hingga membuat persembahan di pentas pada usia 99 tahun, Hasmah tidak pernah berhenti belajar dan memperbaiki diri.
Dr Hasmah Ali, a renowned Malaysian doctor, musician, and lifelong learner, made her mark on Malaysian society alongside the late former Prime Minister, Dr Mahathir Mohamad. Despite her recognizable face, Hasmah's life story is filled with achievements, curiosity, and a passion for learning. Following her passing at the age of 100, here are 10 stories that offer a deeper insight into the extraordinary woman who led an extraordinary life.
1. Becoming a doctor before independence: Hasmah was part of the pioneering generation of Malay women in the medical field. After World War II, she pursued further studies at King Edward VII College of Medicine in Singapore on a scholarship, becoming the only Malay woman in her cohort. She graduated in 1955 and completed her medical internship at the Kuala Lumpur General Hospital.
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