'Have sweet dreams, okay?': Siti Hasmah's granddaughter remembers her 'cheeky Tok'
KUALA LUMPUR: “Have sweet dreams, okay?” — words once shared between a grandmother and granddaughter now carry a tender meaning for Melia Serena Mukhriz following the passing of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali.
The granddaughter of Malaysia's former First Lady, Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, fondly recalls her grandmother's playful and compassionate nature. In tribute to Dr Siti Hasmah, Melia Serena Mukhriz, daughter of Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir, shared a touching story about her grandmother's unexpected volunteer work. Serena recounted how her grandmother, upon hearing a passing comment about Serena's desire to see orangutans, secretly enrolled her for a week-long volunteering experience at the Orangutan Island Foundation in Perak.
Additionally, the piece highlights the unique bond between Dr Siti Hasmah and her granddaughter, as they shared a love for animals. This love extended to their visits to London's Hyde Park and Zoo Negara, where they fed ducks and named two cheetah cubs Flash and Dash. Serena also reminisced about her grandmother's fondness for plush toys, which she still associates with her grandmother's presence.
Describing her grandmother as a pioneer, philanthropist, heroine, and superwoman, Serena expressed her hope that Dr Siti Hasmah would find eternal peace.
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