{
  "id": 10455936,
  "title": "Dr Siti Hasmah remembered as gracious, generous by diplomat and admirers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/dr-siti-hasmah-remembered-as-gracious-generous-by-diplomat-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T13:33:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1543342/dr-siti-hasmah-remembered-gracious-generous-diplomat-and-admirers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, who passed away at the age of 100, is remembered by her admirers as a gracious and generous lady. A tribute from retired diplomat Datuk M. Santhananaban, who shared the anecdote with the New Straits Times, highlights her gentle nature. The story reveals how she once saved a young diplomat from embarrassment by offering to serve a different dish when the diplomat's husband disliked seafood. She believed that there would always be something on the table to eat, emphasizing the importance of not fussing over food preferences. Santhananaban also recalls her generosity in sending gifts for his daughter during visits to Argentina, where he later served as deputy prime minister. Her admirers describe her as an icon and an idol for her appearance and personality. Lady Bikers Malaysia president Mira Yaakob, among others, attended her funeral, expressing their deep respect and sorrow over her loss.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali once spared a young diplomat’s blushes when he served a seafood dinner to her husband, who did not care for fish.",
  "key_points": [],
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "#SHOWBIZ: 'Mother of Modern Malaysia': Celebrities, artistes pay glowing tribute to Siti Hasmah",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/showbiz-mother-of-modern-malaysia-celebrities-artistes-pay-glowing",
        "published": "2026-09-28T09:15:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}