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Tun Dr Siti Hasmah laid to rest at National Mausoleum

TUN Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, the wife of former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, was laid to rest at the National Mausoleum today, bringing to a close a day of mourning for one of the country’s most respected public figures. Her burial at t...

Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, the wife of former Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, was laid to rest at the National Mausoleum today, concluding a day of mourning for the respected public figure. Her burial at the national cemetery in Precinct 20 followed funeral prayers at Masjid As Syarif, Taman Sungai Besi Indah, Selangor, where over 2,000 mourners gathered.

Dr Siti Hasmah, who died at the age of 100 after a brief illness, was remembered for her contributions to medicine, community service, and advocacy for women, children, healthcare, and social welfare during her husband's two tenures as Prime Minister.

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