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Mahathir Mohamad

Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir touched by continued visits and prayers for late wife Siti Hasmah

Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir also apologised for being unable to visit his wife’s grave frequently and meet those who came to pay their respects.
Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir also apologised for being unable to visit his wife’s grave frequently and meet those who came to pay their respects.

Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir says he’s trying to return to the office but remains weak

Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad also thanked those who helped with his wife’s funeral.
Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad also thanked those who helped with his wife’s funeral.

Burial of Mahathir’s wife Hasmah brings into focus Malaysia’s forgotten national cemetery

Visitors pose in front of the Pusara Negara (National Cemetery) sign after visiting the grave of Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali.
Visitors pose in front of the Pusara Negara (National Cemetery) sign after visiting the grave of Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali.

Give Mahathir space to grieve Siti Hasmah’s death, says son Mukhriz

Mukhriz said the loss of his mother was weighing heavily on his father, adding that adjusting to her absence would take time.
Mukhriz said the loss of his mother was weighing heavily on his father, adding that adjusting to her absence would take time.

Tearful Malaysian ex-PM Mahathir visits wife Siti Hasmah’s grave

Dr Mahathir Mohamad reportedly offered prayers and scattered flowers over the grave.
Dr Mahathir Mohamad reportedly offered prayers and scattered flowers over the grave.

Malaysia’s former PM Mahathir in hospital after wife’s death

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad was admitted to the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur on the night of Sept 29 for observation.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad was admitted to the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur on the night of Sept 29 for observation.

Ex-Malaysian PM Mahathir’s granddaughter recalls fond memories with grandmother in touching tribute

Ally Mukhriz (right) expressed deep grief over the loss of Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali whom she affectionately called “Tok.”
Ally Mukhriz (right) expressed deep grief over the loss of Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali whom she affectionately called “Tok.”

Singapore PM, leaders pay tribute to Siti Hasmah following death of Malaysian ex-PM Mahathir’s wife

Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, the wife of former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, died at the age of 100 on Sept 28.
Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, the wife of former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, died at the age of 100 on Sept 28.

5 things to know about the late Siti Hasmah, wife of ex-Malaysia PM Mahathir Mohamad

Siti Hasmah was one of the first Malay woman doctors in then Malaya, having graduated from the King Edward VII College of Medicine in Singapore.
Siti Hasmah was one of the first Malay woman doctors in then Malaya, having graduated from the King Edward VII College of Medicine in Singapore.

Malaysians pay tribute to ex-PM Mahathir’s wife Siti Hasmah on social media

Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, the wife of former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, died at the age of 100 on Sept 28.
Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, the wife of former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, died at the age of 100 on Sept 28.

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