Shuhaily remembers Siti Hasmah as a 'mother' to security personnel
PUTRAJAYA: Former Federal Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain remembers Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali as a “mother” who cared for the security personnel assigned to protect her and Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Former Federal Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain fondly recalled Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali as a motherly figure who looked after the security personnel assigned to her protection. As part of her security detail, Shuhaily recalled her habit of inquiring about the team's well-being after each assignment, asking if they had eaten or gotten enough rest. This endearing behavior solidified her reputation as a motherly figure to those working under her protection.
Shuhaily shared a special memory they had together during a birthday celebration in Baltimore, United States, sometime in 2012 or 2013. Dr Siti Hasmah invited him to join her and Tun Mahathir for the occasion, seating them together to cut the cake. Their shared birthday made the celebration even more memorable, as they cut the cake side by side.
Dr Siti Hasmah continued to remember Shuhaily fondly whenever they met, even years later. He also described Dr Siti Hasmah as a strong supporter of Tun Mahathir, expressing his deep loss with her passing.
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