{
  "id": 10370343,
  "title": "Pemergian Hasmah dihujani penghormatan, ucapan takziah",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/pemergian-hasmah-dihujani-penghormatan-ucapan-takziah",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T04:39:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/09/28/pemergian-dr-hasmah-ali-dihujani-penghormatan-ucapan-takziah"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr Hasmah Ali's passing at the National Heart Institute (IJN) on Monday morning was mourned with honors and heartfelt tributes from various quarters, including leaders. Timbalan Perdana Menteri Zahid Hamidi expressed the Malaysian people's admiration for Hasmah's medical contributions and his deep concern for public welfare. The former Deputy Prime Minister recalled their shared life with Mahathir for several decades and acknowledged her outstanding medical service and commitment to the nation. The simplicity, humility, and resilience throughout her life made her a beloved figure and an example for the Malaysian people.\n\nZahid Hamidi highlighted her kindness, simplicity, and strength throughout her life, making her a beloved individual and a role model for Malaysian society. He called upon Allah SWT to forgive all her sins, accept all her charity, and place her soul among the righteous. The Minister of Health, Dzulkefly Ahmad, praised Hasmah as not only a respected medical figure but also a pioneer in public health and maternal and child health care, family health, and community well-being. He emphasized that her contributions to medical professionals, public health, and societal development would be remembered by future generations.\n\nMCA President Wee Ka Siong stated that Hasmah dedicated much of her life to serving the nation. Her presence and contributions touched the lives of many, and she would be remembered with deep respect and affection by the Malaysian people. Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman remembered Hasmah as a kind, humorous, approachable, and wise individual born with a heart full of love, sacrifice, and experience. She passed away at the age of 100 around 9:25 AM on Monday, and her funeral took place at 10:48 AM at her residence in The Mines, Seri Kembangan, Selangor.",
  "summary": "Timbalan Perdana Menteri Zahid Hamidi berkata peribadi dan kesederhanaan beliau menjadikannya insan disayangi serta menjadi contoh teladan kepada rakyat Malaysia.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Pemergian Hasmah dihujani penghormatan, ucapan takziah",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/pemergian-hasmah-dihujani-penghormatan-ucapan-takziah-10371618",
        "published": "2026-09-28T04:39:00.000Z"
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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."
}