Notable figures pay final respects at Dr Hasmah Ali’s residence
They include former Senate president Rais Yatim and business tycoon Vincent Tan.
Dr Hasmah Ali, the wife of former Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, passed away today at the age of 100. Her residence in Seri Kembangan became a venue for friends and relatives to pay their final respects. Notable figures such as former Senate president Rais Yatim, entrepreneur Vincent Tan, and journalist A Kadir Jasin were among those present.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, his fiancée actress Bella Astillah, and singer Siti Nurhaliza were also witnessed at the residence. The funeral prayers will be conducted at Masjid As-Syarif in Kuala Lumpur, and Hasmah's body will be transferred to the National Cemetery in Putrajaya for a state funeral.
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