[UPDATED] Anwar pays tribute to Siti Hasmah following her death at 100
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his condolences following the death of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, wife of former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, at the age of 100 today.
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KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed his condolences over the death of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, the former prime minister's wife, at the age of 100 today. The Malaysian leader conveyed his sympathies to Dr Mahathir and his family, as well as paid tribute to Dr Siti Hasmah's contributions to the nation.
Born on July 12, 1926, in Klang, Selangor, Tun Siti Hasmah was one of Malaysia's earliest Malay women doctors and had a distinguished career in medicine, public health and social work. She was actively involved in charitable work and raising awareness of issues affecting the people during her time as the Prime Minister's wife. Anwar is also expected to pay his respects at her funeral.
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