I didn’t expect her to die, says Dr M
A sombre Dr Mahathir Mohamad shares with the Pahang sultan that Dr Hasmah Ali appeared well the day before she died.
Former Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad expressed disbelief at his wife Dr Hasmah Ali's sudden death yesterday, despite her appearing well the previous day. A video from Mahathir's social media account shows him speaking with Pahang Sultan Al-Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah during his visit to offer condolences. Mahathir stated, "I didn't expect her to die today," adding that she was in good health the night before.
The ex-leader thanked the royal family for coming to pay their respects at the National Heart Institute, where Hasmah passed away at 9.25am. She was 100 years old and received a state funeral, being laid to rest at Pusara Negara in Putrajaya. Tributes poured in, praising her warmth, grace, and contributions to the nation. Her son Mokhzani Mahathir mentioned she was in good spirits the night before her death, but her condition deteriorated rapidly the next day.
Mukhriz Mahathir confirmed his father was by her side until she took her final breath. Mahathir and Hasmah were married for 70 years.
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