Siti Hasmah's remains leave mosque for burial at National Cemetery

Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, who passed away at the National Heart Institute at 9.20am today at the age of 100, had her remains taken from Masjid As Syarif in Taman Sungai Besi Indah to the National Cemetery in Precinct 20, Putrajaya. The procession was accompanied by a convoy including family members, political leaders, and close friends.

Dr Siti Hasmah's husband, former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, was present at the mosque for the funeral prayers. She will be laid to rest at the National Cemetery under the State Funeral of a National Dignitary accorded by the government.

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