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.
Dr Mahathir Mohamad expressed his surprise at his wife Dr Hasmah Ali's untimely death, despite her appearing well to him the previous day. The former prime minister shared this sentiment with Pahang ruler Al-Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah during a visit to pay his respects. Mahathir noted that Hasmah had been in good health the night before her passing, which occurred at around 9.25am at the National Heart Institute.
She was 100 years old. A state funeral was held for her at Pusara Negara in Putrajaya. Tributes poured in, with many praising her warmth, grace, and significant contributions to the nation. Her husband, Mukhriz Mahathir, confirmed that Dr Mahathir had been by his wife's side until the very end. Dr Mahathir and Hasmah had been married for 70 years.
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