Dr M recalls shock at wife Dr Hasmah’s sudden passing despite signs of good health
PETALING JAYA, Sept 29 — Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has said he did not expect his wife, Tun Dr...
Pahang's Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah made an emotional royal visit to pay respects to Tun Dr Hasmah Ali, Malaysia's former First Lady and wife of the nation's 4th Prime Minister. The Sultan, accompanied by Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah and Tengku Mahkota Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah, expressed their condolences to Tun Mahathir in a video message posted online.
Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir, shocked by his wife's untimely demise, confirmed that Hasmah had appeared to be in good health the evening prior. Tun Mahathir and Hasmah were married for seven decades, sharing one of Malaysia's most enduring and recognizable partnerships in public life. Upon her passing at the National Heart Institute at approximately 9:25am yesterday, the 100-year-old Tun Hasmah was accorded a state funeral, interred at Pusara Negara in Putrajaya on the same day.
Her passing triggered a wave of tributes from leaders and the public, who remembered her for her warmth, grace, and significant contributions to the nation. Both of Tun Mahathir's sons, Tan Sri Mokhzani and Datuk Seri Mukhriz, confirmed his presence beside his wife until the very end.
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