Siti Hasmah, wife of former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir, dies at 100

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Siti Hasmah, wife of former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir, dies at 100

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Siti Hasmah, wife of former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir, dies at 100

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Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali has passed away at age 100.
She was a prominent advocate for maternal health and public health.
Born on July 12, 1926, she celebrated her 100th birthday earlier this year.
Former PM Mahathir and Siti Hasmah were married for 70 years.
Malaysian king expressed condolences on social media.

Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, the wife of former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, has died at the age of 100. She passed away on September 28 at the National Heart Institute, as confirmed by her family. The cause of death remains unclear, according to SCMP and Reuters.

Throughout her life, Siti Hasmah was noted for her efforts in advocating for maternal health, family planning, and drug abuse prevention. She celebrated her 100th birthday on July 12, 2026, and was subsequently recognized by ASEAN Records as the oldest living spouse of a former prime minister, according to Channel News Asia and SCMP.

Her passing prompted a statement from the Malaysian king, Sultan Ibrahim, who expressed condolences and prayed for the family's strength during this difficult time. Siti Hasmah was married to Mahathir Mohamad for 70 years, a partnership marked by significant historical events in Malaysian politics, according to Reuters and Channel News Asia.