{
  "id": 10404520,
  "title": "Singapore Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong recalls Dr Hasmah’s humour, zest and love for music",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/singapore-senior-minister-lee-hsien-loong-recalls-dr-hasmahs-humour",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T08:33:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/28/lee-hsien-loong-recalls-dr-hasmahs-humour-zest-and-love-for-music/236887"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singapore Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong has paid tribute to the late Tun Dr Siti Hasmah, describing her as a warm, life-loving person with a remarkable sense of humour. Dr Siti Hasmah, the wife of former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, had passed away at the age of 100 at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur. In expressing his condolences to Dr Mahathir and his family, Lee Hsien Loong spoke about her dedication to improving the health and well-being of Malaysians, especially women, children, and families.\n\nLee Hsien Loong also fondly remembered their interactions with Dr Siti Hasmah, particularly her love for music and the violin. He recounted a conversation they had about her violin performance at the Istana Budaya, a charity event she participated in well into her 90s. Lee remarked on her zest for life, which remained undiminished throughout her long life. His memories of Dr Siti Hasmah, conveyed through a Facebook post, highlight her warmth, grace, and dedication to healthcare.",
  "summary": "SINGAPORE, Sept 28 — The late Tun Dr Siti Hasmah was a warm and gracious person, full of life, and had a wonderful...",
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        "title": "Singapore Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong recalls Dr Hasmah’s humour, zest and love for music",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/singapore-senior-minister-lee-hsien-loong-recalls-dr-hasmahs-humour-10406338",
        "published": "2026-09-28T08:33:46.000Z"
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