{
  "id": 10606198,
  "title": "Dr M healthy but feeling lonely after Siti Hasmah's death, says daughter",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/dr-m-healthy-but-feeling-lonely-after-siti-hasmahs-death-says-daughter",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T03:59:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1543623/dr-m-healthy-feeling-lonely-after-siti-hasmahs-death-says-daughter"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PUTRAJAYA: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's well-being remains intact despite grappling with loneliness since the passing of his wife and lifelong companion Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, according to their daughter, Datuk Marina Mahathir. Their daughter acknowledged her father's profound sadness, as Siti Hasmah was his constant companion for nearly seven decades. Marina emphasized the family's collective effort to spend maximum time with Dr Mahathir, day and night, to alleviate his loneliness.\n\nIn a meeting after visiting Dr Siti Hasmah's grave at the Heroes Cemetery in Precinct 20, Marina paid tribute to her mother by placing a bouquet at the grave. The 100-year-old Tun Dr Siti Hasmah had passed away in the National Heart Institute (IJN) yesterday, with her death confirmed by her son, Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir. Marina revealed that family members, including her siblings and their offspring, take turns to be with her father to prevent feelings of isolation.\n\nThe loss of Siti Hasmah has deeply impacted the entire family, who had grown accustomed to her presence at home. Marina expressed their collective sorrow at the void left by their mother, who had been a constant figure in their lives. The family received an overwhelming response from the public, in the form of messages of condolence, and Marina expressed gratitude towards those who paid their respects at the mosque and grave.\n\nTributes resonated deeply with the family, as many people regarded Siti Hasmah as their own mother. Marina acknowledged the emotional impact of these tributes, emphasizing that they were significant because the public perceived Dr Siti Hasmah's role as a maternal figure. When asked about visitor limitations, Marina mentioned that Dr Mahathir is still receiving visitors, but the number must be controlled to maintain a comfortable environment.",
  "summary": "PUTRAJAYA: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is in good health but is feeling lonely following the death of his wife and lifelong companion of nearly 70 years, said their daughter Datuk Marina Mahathir.",
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-29T01:00:21.000Z"
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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."
}