[UPDATED] Siti Hasmah's remains leave mosque for burial at National Cemetery
SERDANG: The remains of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali left Masjid As Syarif, Taman Sungai Besi Indah, this evening for the National Cemetery in Precinct 20, Putrajaya.
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In Serdang, the remains of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali were transported from Masjid As Syarif to the National Cemetery in Putrajaya this evening. The procession began after funeral prayers following Asar. Over 2,000 mourners filled the mosque for the prayers, held twice - once led by Ustaz Muhammad Danial Hussan and again by family representative Ustaz Basyir.
Dr Mahathir was present for the prayers and left the mosque around 5:20pm. The vehicle carrying the remains was escorted by others carrying family members, political figures, and close friends. The atmosphere was somber as people gathered to bid farewell. Attendees started arriving at the mosque as early as 1pm, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his wife arriving around 4pm.
Former Prime Ministers Muhyiddin Yassin and Ismail Sabri Yaakob also attended. Among the political figures present were Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof, Chief Secretary to the Government Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, and Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. Dr Siti Hasmah, who was 100 years old, passed away at the National Heart Institute at 9:20am today.
Her son, Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir, confirmed her death. Her remains are now en route to the National Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest.
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