{
  "id": 10478373,
  "title": "Foreign leaders pay tribute to Siti Hasmah's medical, public health legacy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/foreign-leaders-pay-tribute-to-siti-hasmahs-medical-public-health",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T15:14:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1543372/foreign-leaders-pay-tribute-siti-hasmahs-medical-public-health-legacy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Foreign leaders continued to offer condolences following the passing of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, lauding her lifelong achievements in medicine, public health, and social welfare. Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari conveyed his deep sorrow and condolences to Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and the Malaysian people. Dr Siti Hasmah's contributions to maternal health, women's empowerment, and gender equality were highlighted by Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu. Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen referred to her as a respected doctor, public health advocate, and pioneer who devoted her life to serving Malaysians, praising her advocacy for maternal health, literacy, drug abuse prevention, and mental health.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Condolences from foreign leaders continued to pour in following the passing of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, with tributes highlighting her lifelong contributions to medicine, public health and social welfare.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Mukhriz asks public to forgive Siti Hasmah, settle any outstanding debts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/mukhriz-asks-public-to-forgive-siti-hasmah-settle-any-outstanding",
        "published": "2026-09-28T10:20:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}