'She was ready to leave us all,' says Mukhriz
PUTRAJAYA: Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali had been receiving treatment at the National Heart Institute (IJN) since Saturday and was still cheerful when her family visited her last night, said Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir.
Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir recounted his mother's final moments at the National Heart Institute (IJN) after she suffered a heart-related episode. He described her as cheerful when last visited by the family, and informed by hospital staff at 8am today that she had experienced a cardiac event. Medical specialists promptly performed CPR before transferring her to the Coronary Care Unit.
The family was informed at 9am that resuscitation efforts would continue for an additional 15 minutes, to be halted if her heart did not regain function. Mukhriz's father, former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir, was present at the hospital at the time. Dr Siti Hasmah had dedicated her life to service, prioritizing the nation's well-being even in her final days.
Her family expressed gratitude for the time they had together and acknowledged the countless memories they shared. The family received support from the armed forces, police, and Putrajaya officials in organizing the funeral arrangements. A state funeral was granted, and Dr Siti Hasmah was laid to rest with full honors at the National Cemetery in Putrajaya.
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