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After discharge from hospital, tearful Malaysian ex-PM Mahathir visits wife Siti Hasmah’s grave
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· October 1, 2026
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Key points Mahathir, 101, was seen in tears as he offered prayers and scattered flowers at the grave of Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali. Siti Hasmah had passed away earlier at the age of 100, and was laid to rest after a state funeral.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad visited his wife's grave after being discharged from the National Heart Institute. Mahathir, 101, was seen in tears as he offered prayers and scattered flowers at the grave of Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali. His visit lasted about 20 minutes.
Siti Hasmah had passed away earlier at the age of 100, and was laid to rest after a state funeral. The former leader's eldest child, Marina Mahathir, had also visited the grave earlier that day. Further details of the visit are available from reports and photos published by the Malay-language daily Sinar Harian.
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Category: News Published: October 1, 2026 Source: The Independent Singapore Reading time: 1 min
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