Zahid: Siti Hasmah will be remembered for service to society

KUALA LUMPUR: In a somber Facebook post, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi paid tribute to the late Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, describing her as a highly respected figure and a cherished companion of former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. The nation now mourns the passing of the esteemed woman who held a special place in the hearts of Malaysians, he said.

Dr Zahid highlighted the decades-long partnership between Tun Mahathir and Tun Hasmah, who stood by him through thick and thin, shared his life, raised their family, and provided unwavering support in his duties to the nation. It is a difficult reality to fathom the emptiness that will inevitably come with losing someone who had been by his side for so long, he expressed.

Dr Siti Hasmah would also be remembered for her dedicated service as a doctor and her unwavering concern for the welfare of society. Her gentle, humble, and resilient nature throughout her life made her a beloved figure and an inspiration to the Malaysian people. The Deputy Prime Minister implored Tun Mahathir and his family to find strength and fortitude in the face of this immense loss.