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  "id": 10563926,
  "title": "Remembering Dr Hasmah: 10 glimpses of a remarkable life",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/remembering-dr-hasmah-10-glimpses-of-a-remarkable-life",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T23:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/29/remembering-dr-hasmah-10-glimpses-of-a-remarkable-life"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr Hasmah Ali, a distinguished medical practitioner, musician and lifelong learner, passed away at the age of 100. Her life was filled with remarkable achievements, curiosity and a warm demeanor. Born Hasmah, she became a doctor before Malaysia's independence, becoming the sole Malay woman in her medical class at King Edward VII College of Medicine in Singapore. After her marriage to former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, she pursued a career in maternal and child health, serving as Kedah's first woman state maternal and child health officer. Hasmah's love for music was evident throughout her life, as she left the violin at 16 to focus on her studies and returned to it at 86, performing at a prestigious concert in 2016. Her dedication to learning never waned; she studied French in her 70s and learned the erhu at 89. Hasmah's kindness and support extended beyond her professional life, as she played a crucial role in bridging the gap between Malaysia's 1992 Thomas Cup badminton champions, helping them clinch the winning point against Indonesia.",
  "summary": "From becoming a doctor before Merdeka to performing on stage at 99, she never lost her appetite for learning and self-improvement.",
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        "title": "Remembering Dr Hasmah: 10 glimpses of a remarkable life",
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        "published": "2026-09-28T23:15:00.000Z"
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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."
}