{
  "id": 10404507,
  "title": "Razif: Dr Siti Hasmah was 'mother figure' to triumphant 1992 Thomas Cup squad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/razif-dr-siti-hasmah-was-mother-figure-to-triumphant-1992-thomas-cup",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T08:28:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/badminton/2026/09/1543022/razif-dr-siti-hasmah-was-mother-figure-triumphant-1992-thomas-cup"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysian badminton legend Datuk Razif Sidek mourned the passing of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, expressing the profound loss to the nation's badminton community, especially to the 1992 Thomas Cup team that clinched the prestigious title after a 25-year drought. As captain of that victorious squad, Razif highlighted Tun Dr Siti Hasmah's pivotal role beyond mere support, describing her as a mother figure who was an integral part of their lives. The players fondly recalled her frequent visits to their training sessions, where she offered words of encouragement, making her presence deeply cherished. Razif, reflecting on their triumph at Stadium Negara, emphasized that her contribution was invaluable. Beyond the euphoria of winning the Thomas Cup, Razif remembered her steadfast support during the Barcelona Olympics, where he and his brother Datuk Jalani Sidek achieved history by securing Malaysia's first Olympic medal. Tun Dr Siti Hasmah's presence in Barcelona was particularly significant, providing the boys with the motivation they needed. Razif, who last met Tun Dr Siti Hasmah last year, noted that despite her centenarian age, she remained a beacon of encouragement and motivation. The beloved former Prime Minister's wife passed away at the National Heart Institute, leaving behind a legacy that resonated deeply within Malaysia's badminton fraternity.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Badminton legend Datuk Razif Sidek described the passing of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali as a great loss to the Malaysian badminton family, particularly the members of the 1992 Thomas Cup squad who ended the country’s 25-year wait for the prestigious trophy 34 years ago.",
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    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Beyond A Prime Minister's Wife, Pioneering Doctor Siti Hasmah Forged Her Own Legacy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/general-beyond-a-prime-ministers-wife-pioneering-doctor-siti-hasmah",
        "published": "2026-09-28T02:45:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Siti Hasmah passes away: Dr Mahathir's wife, pioneer Malay woman doctor dies at 100",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/siti-hasmah-passes-away-dr-mahathirs-wife-pioneer-malay-woman-doctor",
        "published": "2026-09-28T03:24:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Malaysians should unite in mourning Dr Siti Hasmah: A remarkable life and an inspiration — Phar Kim Beng",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/malaysians-should-unite-in-mourning-dr-siti-hasmah-a-remarkable-life",
        "published": "2026-09-28T07:45:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}