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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.

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WTVB broke the news on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
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