Siti Hasmah, wife of former Malaysian PM Mahathir, dies aged 100
- Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali died on Monday at the National Heart Institute at age 100, with her son Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir confirming the death to Bernama.
- Born on July 12, 1926, in Klang, Selangor, she became one of Malaysia's earliest Malay women doctors and graduated from King Edward VII College of Medicine in 1955.
- Following her graduation, she joined the Malaysian Health Ministry as a medical officer, focusing on maternal and child healthcare throughout her career in medicine and social work.
- She married Mahathir Mohamad in 1956 and raised seven children, including social activist Marina Mahathir and Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir.
- Her dedication to medicine and social work remains a significant legacy, marking a century-long life that influenced Malaysia's public health landscape and paved the way for future medical professionals.
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Siti Hasmah, wife of former Malaysian PM Mahathir, dies aged 100
She died at the National Heart Institute at about 9.20am on Sep 28.
Breaking | Siti Hasmah, wife of Malaysia’s Mahathir Mohamad, dies aged 100
Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, the wife of former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, has died aged 100. Her family confirmed on Monday that she died after being admitted to the National Heart Institute. The cause of death was unclear. More to follow…
Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, wife of former Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad, dies aged 100
SITI Hasmah Mohamad Ali, wife of former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, died at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur on Monday (Sep 28), Malaysian media reported. She was 100. Read more at The Business Times.
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newmalaysiatimes.comTun Dr Siti Hasmah passes away at 100
PETALING JAYA: The wife of former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, passed away at the age of 100 at the National Heart Institute on Monday (Sept 28) morning.
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