{
  "id": 10594235,
  "title": "‘Terima kasih, Cikgu’: Upin & Ipin creators pay tribute to late Dr Hasmah as cameo clip goes viral",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/terima-kasih-cikgu-upin-ipin-creators-pay-tribute-to-late-dr-hasmah",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T02:36:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2026/09/29/terima-kasih-cikgu-upin-ipin-creators-pay-tribute-to-late-dr-hasmah-as-cameo-clip-goes-viral/236949"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — The late Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, an iconic figure in Malaysia, has left an indelible mark on the popular animated series Upin & Ipin through a recent cameo that has resurfaced online. The clip, shared on Instagram by Les’ Copaque Production, originates from Season 6’s special episode titled \"Terima Kasih Cikgu!\" which featured the couple in animated form, voicing their real-life experiences. Dr Hasmah’s character offered sage advice to Upin, Ipin, and their village schoolmates, emphasizing the importance of hard work and never forgetting the sacrifices made by their parents and teachers. The post accompanying the video expressed deep gratitude for her role in the series, highlighting the lasting impact of her mentorship. Dr Hasmah, a trailblazing physician who graduated with honors from King Edward VII College of Medicine in Singapore, dedicated her life to improving healthcare in rural Malaysia. She passed away at the age of 100 yesterday at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — A cameo featuring the late Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali from Malaysia’s animated seri...",
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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."
}