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Siti Hasmah, Wife of Malaysia’s Mahathir, Dies at 100
Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, the wife of former Malaysian leader Mahathir Mohamad, has died at age 100.
She died at Malaysia’s National Heart Institute.
Her family and the prime minister’s office confirmed the news.
Siti Hasmah met Mahathir when they were medical students in Singapore.
They were married for 70 years and had seven children.
She was known for supporting public health and family planning.
Many people also admired her friendly and modest personality.
Mahathir said she was an important source of his success.
Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, wife of former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, died aged 100.
Malaysia’s state news agency Bernama reported that she died at the National Heart Institute.
Siti Hasmah and Mahathir met while studying medicine in Singapore and marked 70 years of marriage in August.
She championed public health, family planning and other social causes during Mahathir’s political career.
Mahathir, 101, served two terms as prime minister, totaling more than two decades, and led Malaysia through rapid industrial growth during his first tenure.
- Who
- Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, wife of former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, died.
- What
- She died at age 100, according to her family and Mahathir’s office.
- Where
- She died at Malaysia’s National Heart Institute.
- When
- The report says she died on Monday, September 28, but does not specify a year.
- Why
- No cause of death was immediately provided.
Key facts
- Age at death
- 100
- Spouse
- Mahathir Mohamad
- Marriage
- The couple celebrated 70 years of marriage in August.
- Children
- They raised seven children, including Mokhzani Mahathir, Marina Mahathir and Mukhriz Mahathir.
- Reported by
- Malaysia’s state news agency Bernama, citing their son Mokhzani Mahathir.
- Public causes
- Siti Hasmah championed public health, family planning and other social causes.
- Mahathir’s leadership
- He served two stints as prime minister totaling more than two decades.
Quotes
Mahathir Mohamad
Malaysia’s former prime minister and Siti Hasmah’s husband
“The nation will continue to remember her motherly figure and appreciate her contributions and services”
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“That, I think, reflects her strength of character”
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