{
  "id": 10363271,
  "title": "[UPDATED]: Dr Siti Hasmah to receive state funeral, says Anwar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/updated-dr-siti-hasmah-to-receive-state-funeral-says-anwar",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T04:13:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1542752/updated-dr-siti-hasmah-receive-state-funeral-says-anwar"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali will be granted a state funeral, announced Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In his statement, Anwar directed the Chief Secretary to the Government and Armed Forces chief to arrange for the state funeral. The decision was made by the government and Malaysians in light of Siti Hasmah's passing at the National Heart Institute this morning. Anwar expressed his thoughts and prayers for Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and the family during their time of loss. He emphasized that the nation will remember Dr Siti Hasmah for her maternal presence and acknowledge her contributions. Anwar conveyed his deepest sorrow and condolences on behalf of the government and all Malaysians for the passing of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, who passed away this morning at the National Heart Institute. The nation will continue to remember her maternal presence and appreciate her contributions. Anwar concluded by saying, \"May God forgive all her sins, accept all her good deeds and place her among the faithful.\"",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali will be accorded a state funeral, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}