{
  "id": 15568439,
  "title": "Dr M thanks well-wishers after Hasmah’s death",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/dr-m-thanks-well-wishers-after-hasmahs-death",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T05:42:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/19/dr-m-thanks-well-wishers-after-hasmah-s-death"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad expressed his gratitude to well-wishers following the passing of his wife, Dr Hasmah Ali, who was laid to rest three weeks ago. In his first public statement since her death, Mahathir acknowledged the continued prayers and support from people, both at her graveside and from afar, which brought him solace amidst his profound grief. He reminded himself to remain thankful to Allah for the privilege of having had Hasmah in his life for so long. Mahathir also apologized for any greetings he may have overlooked, waves he did not return, and any condolences he has yet to respond to. Despite his attempt to resume work, Mahathir admitted that he has yet to fully recover from the ordeal. Hasmah, 100 years old, passed away at the National Heart Institute on September 28 and was honored with a state funeral at the National Mausoleum in Putrajaya. The couple had been married for a remarkable 70 years.",
  "summary": "In his first statement since his wife's death, the former prime minister says he has been deeply moved by people's prayers for her.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Dr Mahathir Touched By Unceasing Prayers For Dr Siti Hasmah, Thanks Everyone",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/general-dr-mahathir-touched-by-unceasing-prayers-for-dr-siti-hasmah",
        "published": "2026-10-19T04:47:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Tun M thanks public for continued prayers for Tun Siti Hasmah",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/tun-m-thanks-public-for-continued-prayers-for-tun-siti-hasmah",
        "published": "2026-10-19T05:20:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Dr M thanks well-wishers after Hasmah’s death",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/dr-m-thanks-well-wishers-after-hasmahs-death-15573327",
        "published": "2026-10-19T05:42:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Tun M says grief still weighs on him after Siti Hasmah’s death",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/tun-m-says-grief-still-weighs-on-him-after-siti-hasmahs-death",
        "published": "2026-10-19T06:12:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}