Zahid pays respects to Dr Siti Hasmah at residence
SERI KEMBANGAN: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi arrived at Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s residence here today to pay his respects following the death of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi paid his respects to Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali at her residence in Seri Kembangan today. Dr Siti Hasmah, the wife of former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, died at the National Heart Institute at 9.20am today, aged 100.
According to the New Straits Times, Zahid arrived at The Mines Residence shortly before 2pm, where family members, close friends, and political figures had gathered following Dr Siti Hasmah's passing.
The Free Malaysia Today reported that several politicians and notable figures, including former Senate president Rais Yatim and business tycoon Vincent Tan, were seen paying their final respects at Dr Hasmah Ali's residence. Funeral prayers will be held after Asar prayers at Masjid As-Syarif in Taman Sungai Besi Indah, Kuala Lumpur, and her remains will be taken to the National Cemetery in Precinct 20, Putrajaya, for a state funeral at 4.30pm.
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