{
  "id": 10406338,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T08:33:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "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 paid tribute to the late Dr Siti Hasmah, recalling her vibrant personality, sharp wit, and deep passion for music. Dr Siti Hasmah, wife of former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, breathed her last at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur on Monday morning, at the age of 100. In a Facebook post, Lee conveyed his deepest condolences to Dr Mahathir and his family, praising his wife's unwavering dedication to improving the health and well-being of Malaysians, especially women, children, and families. Lee recalled his fond memories of Dr Siti Hasmah, highlighting her love for music and the violin. He mentioned a conversation he had with her about her memorable violin performance at the Istana Budaya, which was organized for a noble cause. Lee emphasized that she continued to perform well into her 90s, actively participating in charity events. The Minister described her zest for life as truly remarkable, highlighting the warmth and grace with which she touched the lives of many.",
  "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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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-28T08:33:46.000Z"
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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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