Siti Hasmah leaves lasting legacy in women's, children's health
JOHOR BARU: Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali leaves behind a decades-long legacy in public health, particularly maternal and child healthcare, women’s welfare and community service, said Senator Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali.
Former Malaysian prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin visited the mosque in Seri Kembangan to pay his final respects to Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali. He joined a gathering of political dignitaries and influential personalities at the religious site before the funeral rites for the wife of former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Other notable attendees included Admiral Tan Sri Zulhelmy Ithnain, head of the Royal Malaysian Navy, and Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil. Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, the member of parliament from Muar, and his fiancée Bella Astillah were also present to offer their condolences. Dr Siti Hasmah, who was 100 years old, passed away at the National Heart Institute (IJN) at 9.20am today.
Her remains were transported to the mosque around 2.55pm from her residence at The Mines. Dr Siti Hasmah's son, Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir, confirmed her demise. The funeral is set to take place at the Presint 20 Muslim cemetery in Putrajaya after the morning prayers.
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