Mahathir visits Hasmah’s grave at Pusara Negara
The former prime minister spent about 20 minutes at the grave before leaving.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad paid a visit to the grave of his wife, Dr Hasmah Ali, at Pusara Negara in Putrajaya on April 17th. The former leader arrived with his family at 11:05 am, drawing the attention of around 200 visitors there to pay their respects. Mahathir spent approximately 20 minutes at the grave before departing, visibly moved as he reminisced about his wife of over 70 years.
Dr Hasmah Ali's eldest child, Marina Mahathir, also visited her mother's grave alongside other notable figures, including former badminton star Lee Chong Wei, singer Ramli Sarip, and Putrajaya MP Radzi Jidin. Lee Chong Wei shared with reporters how Hasmah had been a constant source of support and encouragement, particularly in the sports arena.
She would offer words of consolation after their defeats and celebrate their victories with congratulatory messages. Lee emphasized that Hasmah's unwavering support, even in times of setbacks, would always remain etched in his memory.
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