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  "id": 10390525,
  "title": "Wan Azizah describes Siti Hasmah's death as great loss to nation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/wan-azizah-describes-siti-hasmahs-death-as-great-loss-to-nation",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T07:13:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1542934/wan-azizah-describes-siti-hasmahs-death-great-loss-nation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail described the passing of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali as a significant loss to Malaysia, during a recent statement. Dr Wan Azizah, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's spouse, highlighted the numerous contributions Dr Siti Hasmah made to public health and well-being. She also recognized Dr Siti Hasmah as a symbol of women's empowerment and leadership, acknowledging her role as one of the pioneers among Malaysia's first female doctors. Dr Wan Azizah expressed her deep respect for the late Dr Siti Hasmah, who taught her the importance of maintaining dignity and professionalism. Her wisdom, combined with her warm and pleasant demeanor, made her a beloved figure. Dr Siti Hasmah, the widow of former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, passed away at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur this morning at the age of 100, leaving behind seven children. Dr Wan Azizah also expressed her prayers for the strength and resilience of the Mahathir family, grappling with the loss of Dr Siti Hasmah.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: The death of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali is a great loss to the nation, said Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.",
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Media gather outside The Mines Residence following Siti Hasmah's death",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/media-gather-outside-the-mines-residence-following-siti-hasmahs-death",
        "published": "2026-09-28T04:25:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Tun Dr Siti Hasmah – a life and legacy of her own",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/tun-dr-siti-hasmah-a-life-and-legacy-of-her-own",
        "published": "2026-09-28T05:42:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Dr Siti Hasmah: The dignity she carried like a crown — Vasanthi Ramachandran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/dr-siti-hasmah-the-dignity-she-carried-like-a-crown-vasanthi",
        "published": "2026-09-28T06:59:11.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "Mothership",
        "title": "Mahathir's wife Siti Hasmah dies at 100",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/mahathirs-wife-siti-hasmah-dies-at-100",
        "published": "2026-09-28T08:28:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Tempo.co English",
        "title": "Mahathir Mohamad's Wife, Siti Hasmah, Passes Away at 100",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/mahathir-mohamads-wife-siti-hasmah-passes-away-at-100",
        "published": "2026-09-28T08:50:43.000Z"
      }
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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."
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