Mahathir visits Hasmah’s grave at Pusara Negara

Three days after the passing of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, the Pusara Negara site remains filled with visitors offering prayers and expressing gratitude. People from all walks of life and ages came to pay their respects to a figure integral to Malaysia's history. A Bernama survey revealed that visitors, including those from nearby Putrajaya and Cyberjaya, started arriving as early as noon to reflect in solitude and offer prayers.

Muslim visitors recited Surah Yasin and prayed beside the gravesite, while visitors of various ethnicities also came to bid farewell. The atmosphere was emotional, with some visitors unable to contain their tears while praying and others crying during interviews despite never meeting the deceased in person. Several medical officers from the National Centre of Excellence for Mental Health visited the grave, finding inspiration in the couple's discipline, punctuality, and family values.

Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) CEO Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin noted that the late Tun had always treated journalists warmly, breaking barriers and treating media personnel as personal guests. The late Tun frequently emphasized children's education and women's welfare during media interviews, inspiring many. A teacher at Sekolah Kebangsaan brought a group of students to visit the grave, taking advantage of the unexpected opportunity during their trip to Putrajaya.

Following Tun Dr Siti Hasmah's death on September 28, the number of visitors was expected to increase towards the end of the week, as the public continued to pay their respects.