{
  "id": 10571857,
  "title": "#NSTviral: 'Marrying me' - Dr M's playful quip about Siti Hasmah resurfaces [WATCH]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/nstviral-marrying-me-dr-ms-playful-quip-about-siti-hasmah-resurfaces",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T01:00:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nst-viral/2026/09/1543486/nstviral-marrying-me-dr-ms-playful-quip-about-siti-hasmah-resurfaces"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "An old video featuring former Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his late wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, has resurfaced on social media, sparking tributes to their enduring love story. In the video, shared on Threads, Dr Mahathir playfully quipped, \"Marrying me,\" when asked about the most ridiculous thing he had ever done. The couple, married for 70 years and with seven children, shared a lighthearted moment as Dr Siti Hasmah playfully kissed her husband on the cheek. Dr Mahathir praised his wife's understanding and patience, highlighting her support during his busy work schedule. Dr Siti Hasmah passed away at the age of 100 at the National Heart Institute.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "'It is difficult to accept Tok is gone,' says Siti Hasmah's granddaughter",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/it-is-difficult-to-accept-tok-is-gone-says-siti-hasmahs-granddaughter",
        "published": "2026-09-29T01:47:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}