SINGAPORE: After Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, the spouse of the previous two-time Prime Minister of Malaysia, Mahathir Mohamad, handed away on Monday (Sep 28) on the age of 100, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong posted a tribute to her on social media.
“I’ve identified Tun Siti Hasmah for a few years and at all times loved assembly her. She was heat and gracious, vigorous, and had a beautiful sense of humour,” wrote SM Lee, who had additionally mentioned he had been saddened to listen to of her demise.
Siti Hasmah was born on Jul 12, 1926. She grew to become one of many first ladies medical doctors in Malaysia after graduating from King Edward VII Faculty of Medication in Singapore in 1955.
In the identical 12 months, she joined Malaysia’s Well being Ministry, and by 1974, was appointed as the primary feminine state medical officer liable for maternal and little one well being.
She married Dr Mahathir in 1956, and the couple had seven kids.
Alongside her husband’s high-profile political profession, Siti Hasmah additionally made a reputation for herself as a champion of public well being, maternal and little one healthcare, household welfare, ladies’s growth, and drug prevention.
Tributes from SM Lee, Ho Ching, & ex-President Halimah
SM Lee wrote about having chatted with Siti Hasmah about her love for music and the violin, recalling that she had carried out till she was properly into her ninth decade.
“Her zest for all times was exceptional. As a physician, she devoted a lot of her life to enhancing the well being and well-being of Malaysians, notably ladies, kids, and households.
Ho Ching and I’ll bear in mind Tun Siti Hasmah fondly. Our deepest condolences to Tun Mahathir and his household throughout this troublesome time. Could she relaxation in peace,” he added.
Madam Ho shared her husband’s publish, and when she additionally posted an article about Siti Hasmah’s passing from CNA, she wrote in the caption that she was “Bidding a reluctant farewell from afar to one of many kindest girls” that she had ever identified.
Former Singapore President Halimah Yacob additionally paid tribute to Siti Hasmah, whom she had met throughout her time in workplace.
She described her as “a heat, pleasant, and humble individual.”
“I remembered, particularly, what she mentioned to me as she was leaving the occasion. She held my arm and mentioned that she was so proud to have met the feminine President of Singapore. Easy form phrases of encouragement, solidarity and assist etched in my reminiscence,” added Mdm Halimah. /TISG
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