{
  "id": 15566209,
  "title": "Dr Mahathir thanks Malaysians for support after Hasmah’s passing, says strength has yet to fully return",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/dr-mahathir-thanks-malaysians-for-support-after-hasmahs-passing-says",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T05:48:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/19/dr-mahathir-thanks-malaysians-for-support-after-hasmahs-passing-says-strength-has-yet-to-fully-return/239708"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — Former Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad thanked the nation for their support, prayers, and assistance following the death of his wife, Tun Dr Hasmah Mohamad Ali. In a Facebook post, Dr Mahathir acknowledged that he has not yet fully regained his strength, stating that he attempted to return to his office but remained physically weak. He expressed his deep gratitude to those who helped facilitate Hasmah's funeral arrangements and said he was touched by the continual prayers offered for his late wife. Dr Mahathir emphasized the importance of gratitude to Allah despite the pain of his loss, noting that he was blessed to spend over seven decades with Hasmah. He also apologized for any missed greetings, waves, or responses to condolences during the mourning period. Hasmah, his wife of more than seven decades, passed away on September 28, 2026.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today thanked Malaysians for their support, p...",
  "key_points": [
    "Former Malaysian PM Dr Mahathir thanks nation for support after wife Hasmah's death.",
    "He struggled to return to office, still physically weak.",
    "Mahathir expressed gratitude to Allah and for seven decades of marriage to Hasmah."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The loss of a lifelong partner and the physical frailty following the funeral suggest a period of significant personal transition for the former leader as he navigates his mourning.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Mukhriz says 25,000 mourners flocked to Dr Hasmah’s grave, easing Dr Mahathir’s grief as her legacy inspires",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/mukhriz-says-25-000-mourners-flocked-to-dr-hasmahs-grave-easing-dr",
        "published": "2026-10-19T02:40:56.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}